Anchorage Weather Forecast
Anchorage weather: 44°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Anchorage?
Possibly - there is a 29% chance in Anchorage today.
A 29% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Fri and Sat.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,4 in against a typical 0,8 in).
16-day forecast for Anchorage
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 36° | 29% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌥️ Fog | 39° / 30° | 0% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌥️ Fog | 37° / 29° | 13% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 36° / 33° | 57% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 42° / 33° | 73% · 1,0 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 41° / 31° | 49% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 36° / 28° | 27% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 34° / 27° | 30% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 36° / 27° | 35% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 37° / 30° | 49% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 37° / 29° | 48% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 39° / 29° | 38% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 40° / 36° | 28% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 42° / 36° | 31% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 33° | 19% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 40° / 33° | 17% | 8 mph | 1 |
What this means for Anchorage
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 51°F is 8.3°F above the 42°F typical for this month.
A 29% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Visibility is down to 2,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 74°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 3 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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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 44°F (7°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 84% and wind is 2 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 10:03 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 26, 2026 at 10:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
