Weather in August in Alaska
Are you planning a trip a to Alaska in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Alaska in August?
Alaska is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Alaska in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Denali National Park and Preserve at 6°C to pleasant in North Pole at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in North Pole and 0°C in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Point Barrow with an average of 39 mm to heavy rainfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 317 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 204 hours of sunshine in Anchorage. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alaska in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alaska climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Alaska?
Anchorage
In August Anchorage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fairbanks
In August Fairbanks generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Juneau
In August Juneau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenai
In August Kenai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Soldotna
In August Soldotna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alaska, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Alaska?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Anchorage, August may not be the ideal time to visit Alaska.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Anchorage. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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