Alaska Weather Forecast
Alaska weather: 40°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Alaska?
Yes - rain is likely in Alaska today.
A 91% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 1% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 3,9 in).
16-day forecast for Alaska
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 46° / 31° | 91% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 30° | 0% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 31° | 1% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 34° | 6% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 54° / 34° | 2% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 55° / 38° | 2% | 2 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 53° / 37° | 7% | 2 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 39° | 22% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 39° | 35% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 47° / 39° | 32% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 48° / 42° | 35% · 1,0 in | 8 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 45° | 45% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 52° / 44° | 51% · 1,0 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 48° / 43° | 57% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 47° / 31° | 64% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 67% | -- | — |
What this means for Alaska
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 46°F is in line with the 46°F typical for this month.
A 91% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Overnight lows near 31°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 64°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 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 40°F (4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 97% and wind is 6 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 6:32 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 6:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
