Weather in Anchorage, Alaska, United States in August
In an average August, Anchorage sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 66°F |
| Average low | 49°F |
| Typical low range | 45°F to 53°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
80°F
2004-08-16
Lowest
46°F
1998-08-27
Low
Highest
60°F
2004-08-17
Lowest
34°F
1984-08-27
Feels-like
Highest
82°F
2004-08-16
Lowest
26°F
1984-08-27
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
2019-08-13
Lowest
4.4 g/m³
1984-08-28
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1993-08-19
Lowest
2 mph
1982-08-03
Precip
Wettest
9.22 in
2006
Driest
1.35 in
2019
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