Climate and Weather of Alaska, the United States of America

In the United States of America you have several regions, one of which is called Alaska. The most popular city in this region is Anchorage, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Alaska. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Alaska experiences varying average temperatures all year, without any months of consistently pleasant weather.

Note that the warmest month in Alaska is normally July, with the temperature reaching 18°C, while January has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching -4°C.

The colder months are generally January, February, March, April, October, November and December.

Precipitation in Alaska varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in September with 130 mm of rain, while May stays relatively dry with 39 mm.

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Alaska, the United States of America?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.