Alaska Weather Forecast
Alaska weather: 57°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Alaska
No snow is in the current forecast window for Alaska.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, November and December.
16-day forecast for Alaska
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 51° | 100% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Showers | 59° / 57° | 100% · 1,6 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 54° | 97% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 56° / 54° | 94% · 0,9 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 49° | 84% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 35% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 53° | 59% · 0,9 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 48° | 58% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 50° | 51% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 49° | 65% · 1,2 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 49° | 65% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 46° | 57% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 44° | 59% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 47° | 69% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 48° | 63% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 47° | 56% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
Climate in Alaska month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 25° | 13,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 22° | 7,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 35° | 25° | 8,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 43° | 33° | 8,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 40° | 10,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 61° | 49° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 62° | 52° | 9,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 65° | 53° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 56° | 48° | 19,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 46° | 39° | 16,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 37° | 30° | 12,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 30° | 23° | 15,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 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 57°F (14°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 99% and wind is 4 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 3:53 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 August 21, 2026 at 3:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
