Anchorage Weather Forecast
Anchorage weather: 31°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Air quality and pollen in Anchorage
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Short-haired dogs need a coat below freezing, and paw salt should be rinsed off after walks. |
| Older adults | Cold raises blood pressure. Layer up before going out and keep living areas above 18°C. |
| Children | Cover extremities - hands, ears and faces lose heat fastest. Watch for wind chill on the way to school. |
Weather in Anchorage right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:34 AM, Oct 3 local time.
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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 overcast. Humidity is 99% and wind is 5 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 10:34 AM.
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 3, 2026 at 10:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
