Weather in September in Alaska
Considering a trip to Alaska this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Alaska in September?
Alaska is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Alaska in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Denali National Park and Preserve at 1°C to mild in Soldotna at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Soldotna and -5°C in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Point Barrow with an average of 32 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 470 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Anchorage receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected in Anchorage. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Alaska for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alaska climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Alaska?
Anchorage
In September Anchorage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fairbanks
In September Fairbanks generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Juneau
In September Juneau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenai
In September Kenai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Soldotna
In September Soldotna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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 September the best time to visit Alaska?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Anchorage, September may not be the ideal time to visit Alaska.
Generally speaking, July provides pleasant weather in Anchorage. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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