Weather on May 6
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
38°F
Warmest
2004
56°F avg
Coldest
1971
37°F avg
About This Date
May 6th in Anchorage, AK typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 53°F and lows near 38°F. Over 31 years of records, the warmest May 6th was in 2004 (56°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (37°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 32% of May 6th dates historically, with the wettest May 6th recording 0.61" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 6th in Anchorage, AK? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.3°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56° | 39° | 47° | — | — |
| 2024 | 47° | 38° | 42° | 0.41" | — |
| 2023 | 48° | 36° | 42° | — | — |
| 2022 | 56° | 42° | 49° | — | — |
| 2021 | 54° | 38° | 46° | — | — |
| 2020 | 66° | 35° | 51° | — | — |
| 2019 | 58° | 41° | 49° | 0.33" | — |
| 2018 | 51° | 35° | 43° | 0.33" | — |
| 2017 | 59° | 35° | 47° | — | — |
| 2016 | 57° | 39° | 48° | 0.08" | — |
| 2015 | 56° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 2014 | 48° | 44° | 46° | 0.61" | — |
| 2013 | 48° | 34° | 41° | — | — |
| 2012 | 55° | 38° | 46° | — | — |
| 2011 | 60° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 2010 | 58° | 37° | 47° | — | — |
| 2009 | 48° | 42° | 45° | 0.05" | — |
| 2008 | 54° | 41° | 47° | — | — |
| 2007 | 54° | 36° | 45° | 0.08" | — |
| 2006 | 54° | 38° | 46° | — | — |
| 2005 | 60° | 43° | 51° | — | — |
| 2004warmest | 67° | 46° | 56° | — | — |
| 2003 | 50° | 34° | 42° | — | — |
| 2002 | 48° | 38° | 43° | 0.33" | — |
| 2001 | 49° | 36° | 42° | — | — |
| 2000 | 59° | 35° | 47° | — | — |
| 1999 | 52° | 34° | 43° | — | — |
| 1998 | 51° | 37° | 44° | 0.23" | — |
| 1973 | 51° | 30° | 41° | — | — |
| 1972 | 43° | 38° | 40° | 0.25" | — |
| 1971coldest | 40° | 35° | 37° | — | — |
31 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP