Current Conditions
30°F
Feels like 34°F
Mostly Cloudy
As of Nov 12, 2026, 4:53 AM · Last checked Nov 12, 2026, 5:09 AM
Times shown in America/Anchorage. Some values may come from forecast models.
3 mph
E · Gusts 1 mph
88%
10.0 mi
29.15 inHg
0.0
Low
Anchorage reports mostly cloudy as of Nov 12, 2026, 4:53 AM with temperatures near 30°F (-1°C). Humidity is 88%, and winds are around 3 mph.
Check the forecast times and official local alerts before planning commuting, outdoor activities, or travel in Anchorage.
Anchorage has a subarctic climate moderated by Cook Inlet. At Anchorage International Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 23°F (-5°C) in Jan to 66°F (19°C) in Jul. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 16.4 inches (417 mm) per year.
Summer brings 19+ hours of daylight and frequent rain. Fall is short and brilliant with termination dust on surrounding peaks. Winter delivers brief days (5-6 hours), regular snowstorms, and occasional Chinook winds. Spring breakup (April-May) brings flooding and slush.
Aurora viewing near Anchorage requires darkness, sufficiently clear skies, and suitable geomagnetic activity. Summer twilight makes viewing difficult even when auroras occur, so there is no fixed number of visible aurora nights in a year.
Local Planning Guide
Anchorage's main windows are winter snow and cold, spring breakup flooding, and the short but rainy summer.
Terrain and Cook Inlet shape local snow and wind, so radar and alerts help separate coastal and hillside conditions across the bowl.
Climate reference averages (1991-2020). Average daily high, average daily low, and monthly precipitation.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.7°F | 11°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 27.3°F | 15.2°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 33°F | 18.6°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 45.1°F | 29.9°F | 0.4 in |
| May | 56.3°F | 40°F | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 63.4°F | 48.4°F | 1.0 in |
| Jul | 66.2°F | 52.9°F | 1.8 in |
| Aug | 64°F | 50.9°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 55.7°F | 42.9°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 42°F | 30.7°F | 1.8 in |
| Nov | 28.9°F | 18.3°F | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 25°F | 13.8°F | 1.2 in |
Climate data and sources. Verified against NOAA NCEI: ANCHORAGE INTL AP, AK US (PDF) (USW00026451), 1991-2020. Values are rounded for display. Raw data (JSON). Climate averages are not a forecast and do not describe every neighborhood.
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