Anchorage Weather Forecast
Anchorage weather: 31°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Anchorage
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 31° | 0% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 42° / 29° | 40% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 37° | 82% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 44° / 39° | 66% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 47° / 38° | 48% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 38° | 49% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 37° | 44% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
Weekend outlook
🌨️ 42° / 29°
Light snow showers · 40% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 48° / 37°
Light showers · 82% rain · wind 9 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- 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 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 31°F (-1°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 96% and wind is 3 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 12:55 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 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
