Alaska weather in October
Planning a getaway to Alaska this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Alaska in October?
Alaska is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Alaska in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Denali National Park and Preserve at -6°C to cold in Ketchikan at 11°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Ketchikan and -12°C in Denali National Park and Preserve.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Fairbanks with an average of 25 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 522 mm. The city Anchorage usually sees around 117 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Alaska, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alaska's yearly weather, check out our Alaska climate page.
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Average weather in Anchorage
In October Anchorage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fairbanks
In October Fairbanks generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Juneau
In October Juneau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kenai
In October Kenai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Soldotna
In October Soldotna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Alaska?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Anchorage, October may not be the ideal time to visit Alaska.
On average, the best time to visit Alaska is in July with generally pleasant weather in Anchorage. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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