Alaska Weather Forecast
Alaska weather: 47°F, light drizzle. 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 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 6,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (6,1 in against a typical 3,9 in).
16-day forecast for Alaska
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 47° / 44° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 49° / 46° | 100% · 0,8 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 52° / 46° | 100% · 1,6 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 51° / 47° | 100% · 1,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 50° / 46° | 100% · 1,0 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 44° | 99% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 47° / 41° | 84% · 0,7 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 51° / 38° | 42% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 40° | 65% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light rain | 49° / 45° | 79% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 51° / 49° | 84% · 2,2 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Showers | 51° / 47° | 80% · 1,5 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 46° | 66% | 10 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌧️ Showers | 51° / 48° | 67% · 1,2 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌧️ Showers | 52° / 50° | 78% · 2,9 in | 19 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌧️ Rain | 50° / 38° | 77% · 1,7 in | 16 mph | 1 |
What this means for Alaska
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 47°F is in line with the 46°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 2,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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
- A packable rain shell - 7 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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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 11:05 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 11:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
