Anchorage Weather Forecast
Anchorage weather: 40°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Anchorage is a city in Alaska. Anchorage is known for Base for Alaskan wilderness. It has a population of about 290.000.
Right now it is 40°F (4°C) in Anchorage with overcast. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 36°F to 42°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Anchorage is June. The climate is subarctic. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 11°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kenai Fjords National Park, Lake Clark National Park, Mount Foraker and Denali.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 42°F is in line with the 42°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Anchorage today at 8.7/10. 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 Anchorage
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Weather in Anchorage right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:33 PM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Anchorage
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 42° / 36° | 96% · 0,7 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 43° / 36° | 25% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 45° / 31° | 0% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 41° / 31° | 29% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 44° / 37° | 75% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 54° / 41° | 67% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 38° | 47% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 47° / 38° | 45% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 37° | 39% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 40° | 33% · 0,7 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 48° / 36° | 53% · 0,5 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 46° / 31° | 47% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 45° / 31° | 42% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 40° | 36% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 44° / 34° | 40% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 46° / 33° | 32% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 1 |
Climate in Anchorage 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 | 21° | 11° | 3,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 26° | 14° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 32° | 17° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 44° | 28° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 54° | 39° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 65° | 49° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 53° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 52° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 56° | 45° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 42° | 32° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 28° | 19° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 21° | 12° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Anchorage
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Air quality and pollen in Anchorage
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 Anchorage
Go in June. 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 airport in Anchorage
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Anchorage?
Anchorage is a city in Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.2181, -149.9003. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Anchorage right now?
It is currently 40°F (4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
June offer the most comfortable conditions in Anchorage, which has a subarctic climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 5:33 PM.
How many people live in Anchorage?
Anchorage has a population of approximately 290.000.
What is the nearest airport to Anchorage?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 4 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Anchorage?
Popular options include Kenai Fjords National Park, Lake Clark National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali, Denali National Park and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
What places are in Anchorage?
Anchorage covers 1 places in this atlas, including Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 October 1, 2026 at 5:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
