Alaska Weather Forecast
Alaska weather: 64°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Alaska
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 51° | 88% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 51° | 39% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 52° | 51% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 52° | 63% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 51° | 27% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 55° / 52° | 98% · 1,0 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 54° | 98% · 0,9 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 53° | 76% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 50° | 65% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 55° / 49° | 76% · 1,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 55° | 69% · 1,7 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 57° | 60% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 56° | 55% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 57° | 47% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 61°F against a August normal of 65°F - 36°F below.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (2,3 in against a typical 1,6 in).
What this means for Alaska
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month.
A 88% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibility is down to 0,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 64°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 64°F (18°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 69% and wind is 5 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 5:53 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 August 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
