Weather on August 1
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
53°F
Warmest
1998
67°F avg
Coldest
1972
53°F avg
About This Date
August 1st in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild summer weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 53°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest August 1st was in 1998 (67°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (53°F) — a 14°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 37% of August 1st dates historically, with the wettest August 1st recording 0.79" 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 August 1st in Anchorage, AK? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68° | 57° | 63° | 0.38" | — |
| 2024 | 71° | 49° | 60° | — | — |
| 2023 | 74° | 55° | 64° | — | — |
| 2022 | 60° | 53° | 57° | 0.33" | — |
| 2021 | 75° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 2020 | 63° | 56° | 59° | 0.58" | — |
| 2019 | 69° | 56° | 62° | — | — |
| 2018 | 67° | 56° | 61° | 0.13" | — |
| 2017 | 66° | 56° | 61° | — | — |
| 2016 | 66° | 52° | 59° | 0.1" | — |
| 2015 | 78° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 2014 | 68° | 55° | 62° | — | — |
| 2013 | 71° | 57° | 64° | — | — |
| 2012 | 59° | 54° | 56° | 0.03" | — |
| 2011 | 65° | 55° | 60° | 0.25" | — |
| 2010 | 66° | 57° | 62° | — | — |
| 2009 | 63° | 46° | 54° | — | — |
| 2008 | 67° | 53° | 60° | — | — |
| 2007 | 67° | 54° | 60° | — | — |
| 2006 | 63° | 52° | 57° | 0.03" | — |
| 2005 | 63° | 48° | 55° | 0.79" | — |
| 2004 | 70° | 50° | 60° | — | — |
| 2003 | 70° | 50° | 60° | — | — |
| 2002 | 78° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 2001 | 71° | 55° | 63° | — | — |
| 2000 | 67° | 47° | 57° | — | — |
| 1999 | 61° | 57° | 59° | 0.03" | — |
| 1998warmest | 79° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 1972coldest | 65° | 41° | 53° | — | — |
| 1971 | 62° | 52° | 57° | 0.71" | — |
30 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP