Alaska Weather Forecast
Alaska weather: 46°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Alaska is a state in United States. Alaska is a US state with its capital at Juneau. It has a population of about 733.000. The capital is Juneau.
Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Alaska with drizzle. It feels like 41°F. Today runs from 45°F to 48°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Alaska is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 22°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 576 mi away. Nearby highlights include Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Glacier Bay National Park and Katmai National Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 48°F is 8.5°F below the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Alaska today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Alaska
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Alaska right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:28 PM, Sep 30 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Alaska
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 48° / 45° | 100% · 0,7 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 49° / 44° | 100% · 0,9 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 48° / 44° | 99% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 46° | 94% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 53° / 46° | 100% · 2,0 in | 14 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 46° | 100% · 0,9 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 48° / 44° | 100% · 1,6 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 47° / 43° | 98% · 1,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 47° / 38° | 84% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 47° / 38° | 76% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Showers | 47° / 43° | 76% · 1,6 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 47° / 43° | 88% · 0,9 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 47° / 45° | 92% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 46° / 38° | 80% · 0,9 in | 6 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 43° / 38° | 74% · 0,8 in | 5 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light rain | 46° / 40° | 69% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 1 |
Climate in Alaska month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 25° | 13,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 22° | 7,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 35° | 25° | 8,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 43° | 33° | 8,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 40° | 10,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 61° | 49° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 62° | 52° | 9,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 65° | 53° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 57° | 48° | 12,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 46° | 39° | 16,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 37° | 30° | 12,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 30° | 23° | 15,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Alaska
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Alaska
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Alaska
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Alaska
8 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Alaska
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in Alaska
2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Weather by river in Alaska
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Explore Alaska
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alaska?
Alaska is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 58.3019, -134.4197. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Alaska right now?
It is currently 46°F (8°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 97% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Alaska?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Alaska, which has a subarctic climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Alaska in?
Alaska observes America/Juneau (UTC-08:00). The local time is 10:28 PM.
How many people live in Alaska?
Alaska has a population of approximately 733.000.
What is the nearest airport to Alaska?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 576 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Alaska?
Popular options include Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park.
What places are in Alaska?
Alaska covers 12 places in this atlas, including Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
