Climate for Anchorage, Alaska
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Average Temperatures for Anchorage
| Month | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3°F | 22.2°F |
| Feb | 11.7°F | 25.8°F |
| Mar | 18.2°F | 33.6°F |
| Apr | 28.7°F | 43.9°F |
| May | 38.9°F | 54.9°F |
| Jun | 47.0°F | 62.3°F |
| Jul | 51.5°F | 65.3°F |
| Aug | 49.4°F | 63.3°F |
| Sept | 41.4°F | 55.0°F |
| Oct | 28.3°F | 40.0°F |
| Nov | 15.9°F | 27.7°F |
| Dec | 11.4°F | 23.7°F |
Anchorage's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 9.3°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 65.3°F.
Average Rainfall for Anchorage
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.68in. |
| Feb | 0.74in. |
| Mar | 0.65in. |
| Apr | 0.52in. |
| May | 0.69in. |
| Jun | 1.06in. |
| Jul | 1.70in. |
| Aug | 2.93in. |
| Sept | 2.87in. |
| Oct | 2.08in. |
| Nov | 1.09in. |
| Dec | 1.05in. |
The driest month in Anchorage is April with 0.52 inches of precipitation, and with 2.93 inches August is the wettest month.
Monthly Sunshine Hours
| Month | Sunshine Hours |
|---|---|
| Jan | 34% |
| Feb | 42% |
| Mar | 50% |
| Apr | 50% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 46% |
| Jul | 43% |
| Aug | 39% |
| Sept | 38% |
| Oct | 36% |
| Nov | 32% |
| Dec | 27% |
Sunshine hours refers to the amount sunshine there is during the hours of daylight. A higher percentage means there is more sunshine through the day and a lower percentage will indicate that it is probably cloudier. Sunshine hours are important when you are planning your vacation.
Climate Graphs
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