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Weather on September 16

Anchorage, AK

55 Years of Data

Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
44°F
Warmest
2009
56°F avg
Coldest
2004
41°F avg

About This Date

September 16th in Anchorage, AK typically brings cool fall weather, with average highs around 56°F and lows near 44°F. Over 31 years of records, the warmest September 16th was in 2009 (56°F average), while the coldest was 2004 (41°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of September 16th dates historically, with the wettest September 16th recording 1.02" of rain. The last decade has been 2.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for September 16th in Anchorage, AK? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202658°52°55°——
202552°46°49°——
202457°43°50°0.09"—
202354°45°49°0.01"—
202254°40°47°——
202151°45°48°——
202055°48°52°0.09"—
201963°48°55°——
201860°51°56°——
201755°45°50°——
201657°44°51°0.1"—
201551°43°47°0.27"—
201457°48°53°0.05"—
201357°37°47°——
201257°47°52°1.02"—
201154°45°49°——
201057°44°51°0.01"—
2009warmest64°48°56°——
200850°46°48°0.85"—
200760°41°51°——
200655°49°52°0.01"—
200552°49°50°0.04"—
2004coldest53°28°41°——
200356°30°43°——
200260°47°53°——
200159°43°51°0.04"—
200060°33°47°——
199957°48°53°——
199857°47°52°0.01"—
197257°38°47°——
197156°41°48°0.16"—
31 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.

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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

Most pleasant months in Anchorage, AK: June, July, August.

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

What to expect on September 16th

This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.

September 16th outlook →

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