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Weather & Climate at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

Anchorage, AK

Summary of the weather and climate in Anchorage, AK:

  • The average high is 43.3°F and the average low is 29.1°F.
  • The hottest month is July with a high of 65°F.
  • The coldest month is January with a low of 7.8°F.
  • Annual rainfall is 15.73 inches; the rainiest month is August (2.89 in).
  • Annual snowfall is 78.9 inches; the snowiest month is November (17.2 in).

Source: NOAA climate normals.

Temperatures through the year

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Bars span each month's average low to average high (0°F – 70°F scale).

Monthly averages

MonthHigh (°F)Low (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
January 21.9 7.8 0.7 12.3
February 25.8 10.6 0.66 14.1
March 34 17.1 0.62 5.9
April 44.3 28.8 0.41 0.7
May 56.1 39 0.71 0
June 63.4 47.9 1.04 0
July 65 52.5 1.9 0
August 63.8 50 2.89 0
September 54.9 41.9 2.56 0.2
October 40 27.8 1.98 12.4
November 26.7 14.9 1.03 17.2
December 23.7 11.5 1.23 16.1