Weather on August 5
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
52°F
Warmest
2019
68°F avg
Coldest
1972
49°F avg
About This Date
August 5th in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild summer weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 52°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest August 5th was in 2019 (68°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (49°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of August 5th dates historically, with the wettest August 5th recording 1.8" of rain. The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 5th in Anchorage, AK? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
2.0°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67° | 49° | 58° | — | — |
| 2024 | 78° | 52° | 65° | 0.05" | — |
| 2023 | 74° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 2022 | 65° | 53° | 59° | 1.8" | — |
| 2021 | 70° | 50° | 60° | — | — |
| 2020 | 75° | 55° | 65° | — | — |
| 2019warmest | 77° | 59° | 68° | — | — |
| 2018 | 70° | 61° | 65° | 0.03" | — |
| 2017 | 75° | 51° | 63° | — | — |
| 2016 | 67° | 57° | 62° | 0.25" | — |
| 2015 | 71° | 55° | 63° | — | — |
| 2014 | 70° | 49° | 59° | — | — |
| 2013 | 69° | 57° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 63° | 51° | 57° | — | — |
| 2011 | 63° | 50° | 56° | 0.69" | — |
| 2010 | 62° | 53° | 58° | 0.1" | — |
| 2009 | 63° | 54° | 58° | 0.63" | — |
| 2008 | 62° | 52° | 57° | — | — |
| 2007 | 66° | 54° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 65° | 50° | 57° | 0.03" | — |
| 2005 | 70° | 56° | 63° | — | — |
| 2004 | 77° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 2003 | 75° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 2002 | 69° | 53° | 61° | 0.15" | — |
| 2001 | 68° | 50° | 59° | — | — |
| 2000 | 64° | 51° | 58° | — | — |
| 1999 | 62° | 57° | 60° | 0.99" | — |
| 1998 | 58° | 54° | 56° | 1.12" | — |
| 1972coldest | 61° | 38° | 49° | — | — |
| 1971 | 60° | 49° | 54° | 0.13" | — |
30 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP