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Weather on August 22

Anchorage, AK

55 Years of Data

Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
50°F
Warmest
2004
64°F avg
Coldest
2021
49°F avg

About This Date

August 22nd in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild summer weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 50°F. Over 29 years of records, the warmest August 22nd was in 2004 (64°F average), while the coldest was 2021 (49°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 48% of August 22nd dates historically, with the wettest August 22nd recording 2.64" 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 22nd 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
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202567°54°60°
202369°53°61°
202260°54°57°0.03"
2021coldest56°43°49°0.41"
202074°53°63°0.08"
201971°41°56°
201868°51°60°0.08"
201767°50°58°
201659°54°56°1.4"
201572°46°59°
201466°52°59°
201357°52°54°1.12"
201267°49°58°
201161°54°57°
201067°52°59°0.08"
200965°45°55°
200864°49°56°0.03"
200761°53°57°0.03"
200656°49°52°2.64"
200564°46°55°0.03"
2004warmest74°54°64°
200366°46°56°0.03"
200263°53°58°0.43"
200172°47°59°
200060°49°54°0.05"
199963°49°56°
199863°51°57°
197264°48°56°
197160°48°54°
29 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP

Anchorage, AK Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Anchorage, AK Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"2.7"5.4"JFMAMJJASOND3.2"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

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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Best Time to Visit Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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