Alaska Weather Forecast
Alaska weather: 47°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 2 at 1:45PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
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Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:23 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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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 47°F (9°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 99% and wind is 7 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 11:23 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 October 2, 2026 at 11:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
