Weather in Anchorage, Alaska, United States in May
In an average May, Anchorage sees a daily high around 48°F and a low around 36°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 48°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 41°F to 56°F |
| Average low | 36°F |
| Typical low range | 31°F to 41°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
69°F
2006-05-26
Lowest
30°F
2001-05-03
Low
Highest
52°F
1993-05-30
Lowest
17°F
1992-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
52°F
1993-05-30
Lowest
6°F
1992-05-03
Humidity
Highest
8.7 g/m³
2015-05-31
Lowest
2.8 g/m³
1992-05-04
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2026-05-01
Lowest
2 mph
1985-05-11
Precip
Wettest
4.17 in
2026
Driest
0.71 in
2022
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