Weather in Anchorage
United States · America/Anchorage · GMT-8 · 61.22°N, 149.90°W
About Anchorage Weather
Anchorage, at 61.2° north in United States, sits in the subarctic climate zone — one of the most demanding environments for year-round habitation. Winters are long (December – February), dark, and severely cold, with temperatures regularly dropping below −20°C (−4°F) and blizzard conditions occurring several times per season. Summers (June – August) are short but can be genuinely warm, often reaching 15–22°C (59–72°F), with near-constant daylight near the solstice that compensates for the brief warm window. The aurora borealis is visible on clear winter nights. Infrastructure and local culture are well-adapted to the extreme conditions.
Climate zone: subarctic · Latitude: 61.22°N · Timezone: America/Anchorage
Anchorage Weather by Season
Spring
March – May0–12°C (32–54°F)
Snow melts rapidly and daylight hours expand dramatically. A brief but vibrant transition season.
Summer
June – August10–22°C (50–72°F)
Short but surprisingly warm with near-24-hour daylight near the solstice. Outdoor activities peak.
Autumn
September – November−5–8°C (23–46°F)
Temperatures drop sharply and the first snowfall can arrive as early as October. Aurora activity increases.
Winter
December – February−25–0°C (−13–32°F)
Long, dark, and severely cold. Reliable heavy snowfall; sub-zero temperatures persist for months.