Weather radar Anchorage
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Anchorage climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Anchorage shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -6.3° | -3.5° | -0.9° | 5.3° | 11.4° | 16.3° | 18° | 16.9° | 12.2° | 5.2° | -2.7° | -5° |
| Avg low (°C) | -10.7° | -8.5° | -7.4° | -2.2° | 3.4° | 9.2° | 11.9° | 11° | 6.6° | 0.4° | -7.1° | -9.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 68 | 68 | 47 | 39 | 41 | 55 | 92 | 122 | 135 | 108 | 82 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Sunshine hours | 68 | 124 | 235 | 299 | 370 | 375 | 336 | 276 | 208 | 149 | 80 | 32 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Anchorage
The best time to visit Anchorage is typically May. In this month the average high is 11.4°C, precipitation is 41 mm and sunshine duration is 370 hours. The annual average high is 5.6°C, total annual precipitation is 946 mm (156 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2552 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Anchorage
How up to date is the weather radar for Anchorage?
The weather radar for Anchorage is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Anchorage?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Anchorage: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Anchorage?
The thunderstorm potential for Anchorage is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Anchorage.
What is the climate like in Anchorage?
Anchorage has an annual average high of 5.6°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 18°C), the coldest January (avg low -10.7°C). The wettest month is September with 135 mm, the driest April with 39 mm. Total annual precipitation is 946 mm (156 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2552 hours.
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