Historical Weather in Anchorage, AK
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Anchorage going back to 1970.
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Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Anchorage, AK, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 68°F / Low: 53°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 22°F / Low: 8°F
Jan
22°/ 8°
💧 2.6"
❄️ 1.2"
Feb
28°/ 13°
💧 3.5"
❄️ 2.3"
Mar
34°/ 17°
💧 3.2"
❄️ 2.1"
Apr
46°/ 29°
💧 2.1"
❄️ 1.2"
May
57°/ 40°
💧 2.4"
❄️ 1.2"
Jun
65°/ 49°
💧 2.8"
Jul
68°/ 53°
💧 4.4"
Aug
66°/ 51°
💧 5.2"
Sep
57°/ 43°
💧 5.3"
❄️ 3.2"
Oct
43°/ 31°
💧 4.0"
❄️ 1.7"
Nov
29°/ 17°
💧 3.5"
❄️ 1.5"
Dec
25°/ 11°
💧 5.4"
❄️ 1.7"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
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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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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Anchorage Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Anchorage, AK is 91°F, set on July 4, 2019.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Anchorage, AK is -33°F, set on January 18, 2004.
- Data Coverage: Based on 30 years of data from NOAA weather station: ANCHORAGE MERRILL FLD.
All-Time Record High
91°F
July 4, 2019
All-Time Record Low
-33°F
January 18, 2004
Monthly Temperature Records in Anchorage
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F(2009) | -33°F(2004) |
| February | 51°F(2006) | -30°F(2024) |
| March | 57°F(2016) | -24°F(2007) |
| April | 72°F(2005) | -15°F(2004) |
| May | 80°F(2006) | 17°F(2012) |
| June | 87°F(2013) | 26°F(2006) |
| July | 91°F(2019) | 32°F(2008) |
| August | 85°F(2004) | 24°F(2000) |
| September | 74°F(2016) | 13°F(2000) |
| October | 68°F(2006) | -11°F(2001) |
| November | 56°F(2002) | -22°F(2011) |
| December | 54°F(2011) | -30°F(2008) |
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