Temperature in Alaska in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Alaska, the United States of America this August.

Alaska, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 6°C (43°F) in Denali National Park and Preserve to 20°C (68°F) in North Pole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in North Pole and 0°C (32°F) in Denali National Park and Preserve. During August, summer is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Alaska, the United States of America in August?

To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of Alaska, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in Alaska in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Alaska temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Alaska, the United States of America in August?

Expect daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Anchorage. That makes August a moderate month for Alaska, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Alaska, the United States of America in August?

Nighttime temperatures in Anchorage typically drop to around 12°C (54°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in Alaska, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, North Pole has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 20°C (68°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 10°C (50°F).

What is the coldest city in August in Alaska, the United States of America?

For the month of August, Denali National Park and Preserve is the most temperate city in Alaska, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 0°C (32°F).

How much sun does Alaska, the United States of America get in August?

Across Alaska, the United States of America, sunshine in August ranges from moderately sunny in Juneau (161 hours) to sunny in Kodiak (215 hours).

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