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Light rain,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 64° in Anchorage today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 60°, with a 82% chance of rain.

64°54°
60°51°
59°52°
57°51°
61°49°
61°49°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±6°
AmericanNOAA GFS
64°
Light rain
Today 64°·Low 53°·Rain 100%
EuropeanECMWF
65°
Heavy drizzle
Today 65°·Low 54°·Rain 100%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Anchorage and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light rain
64° 54°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
60° 51°
models agree
Mon
Drizzle
59° 52°
models agree
Tue
Showers
57° 51°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
61° 49°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
61° 49°
±6°
Fri
Light rain
60° 49°
±10°
Sat
Light rain
60° 52°
±4°
Sun
Light drizzle
58° 48°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
57° 46°
models agree
Tue
Fog
54° 47°
±8°
Wed
Light drizzle
55° 48°
±8°
Thu
Showers
57° 48°
±12°
Fri
Cloudy
56° 47°
±5°

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.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

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°

Which forecast is most accurate in Anchorage?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
78±2.2°F96±1.1 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
76
/100rank #2
60±4.0°F94±1.8 mph8290% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°64° to 65°models agree100% to 100% chance
Tomorrow±1°60° to 60°±9%73% to 82% chance
Mon±1°58° to 60°±4%65% to 69% chance
Tue±1°57° to 58°±2%98% to 100% chance
Wed±2°60° to 62°±2%32% to 34% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Anchorage

today, local time
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
20:53
Daylight
13h 51m

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?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Anchorage (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the American at 76. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Anchorage?
July is typically the warmest month in Anchorage, with average highs around 64°F.
How cold does Anchorage get?
The coldest month in Anchorage is January, when overnight lows average about 12°F.
How much rain does Anchorage get?
Anchorage sees roughly 36 in of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

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