Weather on August 3
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
53°F
Warmest
1999
66°F avg
Coldest
1972
50°F avg
About This Date
August 3rd in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild summer weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 53°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest August 3rd was in 1999 (66°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (50°F) — a 16°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of August 3rd dates historically, with the wettest August 3rd recording 0.99" 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 3rd in Anchorage, AK? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2024 | 63° | 53° | 58° | — | — |
| 2023 | 67° | 56° | 61° | — | — |
| 2022 | 74° | 53° | 63° | — | — |
| 2021 | 72° | 56° | 64° | — | — |
| 2020 | 69° | 55° | 62° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 74° | 57° | 65° | — | — |
| 2018 | 74° | 54° | 64° | 0.28" | — |
| 2017 | 61° | 55° | 58° | 0.28" | — |
| 2016 | 72° | 54° | 63° | — | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2014 | 72° | 57° | 64° | 0.1" | — |
| 2013 | 75° | 58° | 66° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 65° | 50° | 57° | 0.08" | — |
| 2011 | 59° | 53° | 56° | 0.2" | — |
| 2010 | 69° | 51° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 2009 | 77° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 2008 | 65° | 53° | 59° | — | — |
| 2007 | 66° | 54° | 60° | 0.05" | — |
| 2006 | 62° | 52° | 57° | — | — |
| 2005 | 62° | 52° | 57° | 0.3" | — |
| 2004 | 75° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 2003 | 66° | 52° | 59° | 0.05" | — |
| 2002 | 76° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2001 | 60° | 54° | 57° | 0.99" | — |
| 2000 | 72° | 56° | 64° | — | — |
| 1999warmest | 78° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 1998 | 65° | 55° | 60° | — | — |
| 1972coldest | 60° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 1971 | 65° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
30 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP