Weather on August 16
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
51°F
Warmest
2019
70°F avg
Coldest
2017
51°F avg
About This Date
August 16th in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild summer weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 51°F. Over 29 years of records, the warmest August 16th was in 2019 (70°F average), while the coldest was 2017 (51°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 55% of August 16th dates historically, with the wettest August 16th recording 3.23" 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 16th in Anchorage, AK? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66° | 47° | 56° | — | — |
| 2024 | 70° | 53° | 61° | 0.08" | — |
| 2023 | 61° | 51° | 56° | 3.23" | — |
| 2021 | 67° | 47° | 57° | 0.23" | — |
| 2020 | 78° | 49° | 63° | — | — |
| 2019warmest | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 2018 | 65° | 51° | 58° | 0.03" | — |
| 2017coldest | 55° | 47° | 51° | 1.45" | — |
| 2016 | 72° | 55° | 63° | — | — |
| 2015 | 60° | 55° | 58° | 0.28" | — |
| 2014 | 65° | 54° | 59° | — | — |
| 2013 | 60° | 51° | 56° | 0.25" | — |
| 2012 | 66° | 55° | 61° | 0.1" | — |
| 2011 | 70° | 47° | 58° | — | — |
| 2010 | 66° | 55° | 61° | 0.2" | — |
| 2009 | 62° | 53° | 58° | 0.13" | — |
| 2008 | 64° | 54° | 59° | 0.03" | — |
| 2007 | 68° | 51° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 61° | 51° | 56° | 0.43" | — |
| 2005 | 67° | 52° | 59° | — | — |
| 2004 | 83° | 52° | 67° | — | — |
| 2003 | 59° | 52° | 55° | 0.84" | — |
| 2002 | 67° | 48° | 57° | — | — |
| 2001 | 61° | 57° | 59° | 0.23" | — |
| 2000 | 67° | 43° | 55° | — | — |
| 1999 | 70° | 50° | 60° | — | — |
| 1998 | 68° | 55° | 62° | 0.23" | — |
| 1972 | 64° | 51° | 58° | — | — |
| 1971 | 61° | 45° | 53° | — | — |
29 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP