Weather on July 4
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
About This Date
July 4th in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild summer weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 54°F. Over 31 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 2019 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (53°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 0.6" 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 July 4th in Anchorage, AK? Great weather for outdoor activities.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60° | 49° | 54° | 0.13" | — |
| 2025 | 68° | 54° | 61° | — | — |
| 2024 | 63° | 55° | 59° | — | — |
| 2023 | 63° | 50° | 56° | — | — |
| 2022 | 70° | 58° | 64° | — | — |
| 2021 | 67° | 50° | 58° | — | — |
| 2020 | 81° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 2019warmest | 90° | 60° | 75° | — | — |
| 2018 | 73° | 56° | 64° | — | — |
| 2017 | 65° | 50° | 57° | — | — |
| 2016 | 67° | 57° | 62° | 0.01" | — |
| 2015 | 66° | 59° | 63° | 0.01" | — |
| 2014 | 76° | 57° | 66° | — | — |
| 2013 | 59° | 52° | 55° | 0.16" | — |
| 2012 | 57° | 49° | 53° | 0.07" | — |
| 2011 | 67° | 54° | 60° | — | — |
| 2010 | 61° | 52° | 56° | — | — |
| 2009 | 73° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 2008 | 74° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 2007 | 64° | 53° | 59° | 0.1" | — |
| 2006 | 66° | 54° | 60° | — | — |
| 2005 | 69° | 56° | 62° | — | — |
| 2004 | 70° | 58° | 64° | 0.01" | — |
| 2003 | 73° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 2002 | 68° | 54° | 61° | — | — |
| 2001 | 60° | 50° | 55° | 0.6" | — |
| 2000 | 68° | 52° | 60° | — | — |
| 1999 | 77° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 1998 | 67° | 57° | 62° | 0.05" | — |
| 1972 | 73° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 1971coldest | 62° | 44° | 53° | — | — |
Anchorage, AK Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Anchorage, AK Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Anchorage, AK Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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What to expect on July 4th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
July 4th outlook →