Alaska Temperature Records

All-time high and low temperatures recorded in Alaska, with monthly records dating back to 1970.

Key Facts

  • Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Alaska is 100°F, set on June 27, 1915.
  • Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Alaska is -80°F, set on January 23, 1971.
  • Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 1,049 NOAA weather stations.

All-Time Record High

100°F
June 27, 1915
Official NOAA Record

All-Time Record Low

-80°F
January 23, 1971
Official NOAA Record

Monthly Temperature Records

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January89°F(2001)-80°F(1971)
February90°F(2001)-72°F(2008)
March84°F(2022)-68°F(1971)
April109°F(2011)-50°F(1986)
May118°F(2000)-25°F(1992)
June121°F(1990)-6°F(1971)
July124°F(1990)8°F(2003)
August117°F(1999)-28°F(1971)
September104°F(1994)-17°F(1992)
October81°F(2000)-48°F(1975)
November90°F(1993)-62°F(1970)
December87°F(2025)-72°F(1999)

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