Weather on August 17
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
51°F
Warmest
2004
69°F avg
Coldest
1972
50°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild summer weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 51°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 2004 (69°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (50°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 57% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 1.85" of rain. The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Anchorage, AK? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67° | 45° | 56° | — | — |
| 2024 | 66° | 49° | 57° | 0.03" | — |
| 2023 | 69° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 2022 | 61° | 51° | 56° | 1.85" | — |
| 2021 | 62° | 51° | 57° | 0.48" | — |
| 2020 | 70° | 51° | 60° | — | — |
| 2019 | 75° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 2018 | 66° | 50° | 58° | 0.05" | — |
| 2017 | 58° | 46° | 52° | 0.13" | — |
| 2016 | 66° | 53° | 60° | 0.2" | — |
| 2015 | 62° | 54° | 58° | 0.76" | — |
| 2014 | 66° | 53° | 60° | 0.1" | — |
| 2013 | 68° | 54° | 61° | 0.56" | — |
| 2012 | 67° | 50° | 58° | — | — |
| 2011 | 64° | 54° | 59° | 1.32" | — |
| 2010 | 60° | 53° | 57° | 0.08" | — |
| 2009 | 68° | 54° | 61° | 0.18" | — |
| 2008 | 64° | 51° | 58° | — | — |
| 2007 | 68° | 52° | 60° | 0.46" | — |
| 2006 | 61° | 53° | 57° | 0.61" | — |
| 2005 | 62° | 55° | 59° | 0.51" | — |
| 2004warmest | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 2003 | 59° | 51° | 55° | 0.18" | — |
| 2002 | 70° | 49° | 59° | — | — |
| 2001 | 65° | 56° | 60° | 0.36" | — |
| 2000 | 66° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
| 1999 | 69° | 52° | 60° | — | — |
| 1998 | 64° | 49° | 56° | — | — |
| 1972coldest | 63° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 1971 | 61° | 49° | 55° | — | — |
30 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP