NWS, American, European side by side around Anchorage and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Anchorage, AK is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 64°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 12°F), with roughly 36 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Anchorage right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Anchorage climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
22°
12°
Feb
25°
14°
Mar
33°
19°
Apr
41°
25°
May
54°
39°
Jun
63°
49°
Jul
64°
52°
Aug
63°
51°
Sep
54°
43°
Oct
40°
31°
Nov
28°
19°
Dec
23°
15°
Common questions
What's the weather in Anchorage today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Anchorage today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Anchorage today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Anchorage and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Anchorage?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Anchorage forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Anchorage?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Anchorage, with average highs around 64°F.
How cold does Anchorage get?
The coldest month in Anchorage is Jan, when overnight lows average about 12°F.
How much rain does Anchorage get?
Anchorage sees roughly 36 in of precipitation a year, with Aug usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.