Alaska, United States Weather

Alaska,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-15°C
5.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Snow Fall Slight

Pressure: 975 hPa

Feel like: -19 °C

Temperature: -15°C

Cloud: 97%

Humidity: 87%

Wind: WSW - 4 km/h

Visibility: 9.88 km

Weather forecast

Tue
17 Feb
-17°C / -4°C
Snow Showers Slight
Wed
18 Feb
-21°C / -8°C
Overcast
Thu
19 Feb
-23°C / -13°C
Overcast
Fri
20 Feb
-23°C / -12°C
Drizzle
Sat
21 Feb
-28°C / -19°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
07:00 AM
-16° / -15°
-16° / -15°
Snow Fall Slight
87% 9 km/h
08:00 AM
-16° / -15°
-16° / -15°
Snow Fall Slight
86% 9 km/h
09:00 AM
-16° / -15°
-16° / -15°
Snow Fall Slight
86% 10 km/h
10:00 AM
-16° / -15°
-16° / -15°
Snow Fall Slight
86% 10 km/h
11:00 AM
-17° / -15°
-17° / -15°
Snow Fall Slight
85% 10 km/h
12:00 PM
-17° / -15°
-17° / -15°
Snow Fall Slight
85% 11 km/h
13:00 PM
-18° / -16°
-18° / -16°
Snow Fall Slight
85% 11 km/h
14:00 PM
-18° / -16°
-18° / -16°
Snow Fall Slight
84% 11 km/h
15:00 PM
-19° / -17°
-19° / -17°
Snow Fall Slight
83% 10 km/h
16:00 PM
-21° / -18°
-21° / -18°
Partly Cloudy
80% 9 km/h
17:00 PM
-22° / -19°
-22° / -19°
Partly Cloudy
77% 7 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -18.4°C
  • Average low -26.57°C
  • Hottest day -4°C (17 February 2026)
  • Coldest day -42°C (25 February 2026)
  • Average humidity 76.57%
  • Days with precipitation 16 days
  • Highest precipitation 57 mm (14 February 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -14°C
  • Min: -19°C
  • Total Precipitation: 2 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Alaska over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Alaska in the coming days

Rainfall in Alaska in the coming days

Alaska Climate Summary

Alaska features a Subartic, severe winter, no dry season, cool summer (Köppen classification: Dfc), with an average annual temperature of -1.95ºC (28.49ºF), which is about -14.59% lower than the national average for United States. Annually, the city experiences approximately 31.6 millimeters (1.24 inches) of rainfall, spread across 82.91 rainy days, accounting for 22.72% of the year.

Longitude 64.2008413
Latitude -149.4936733
Yearly high temperature 0.64ºC (33.15ºF)
Yearly low temperature -7.02ºC (19.36ºF)
Hottest month June 15.73ºC (60.31ºF)
Coldest month January -21.54ºC (-6.77ºF)
Yearly precip 31.6mm (1.24in)
Days with rainfall 82.91 days (22.72%)
Driest month January (91.76%)
Wettest month August (75.74%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -15.8° / -21.54° 2.45 days
February -9.89° / -18.22° 3.82 days
March -6.52° / -17.07° 5.09 days
April 1.2° / -7.22° 7.36 days
May 10.0° / 1.3° 7.64 days
June 15.73° / 6.15° 12.82 days
July 16.88° / 7.42° 11.73 days
August 14.18° / 5.55° 11.18 days
September 8.32° / 1.16° 8.45 days
October -0.72° / -6.08° 4.82 days
November -11.1° / -16.09° 4.73 days
December -14.56° / -19.64° 2.82 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Alaska?

June has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 15.73ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of -21.54ºC).

2. What should I wear in Alaska today?

For today's frigid weather in Alaska, with low temperatures at -15ºC (5.0ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Wool or thermal socks
- Thermal base layers (top and bottom)
- Insulated winter coat

Temperature

Early
-16°C / -14°C
Morning
-16°C / -15°C
Afternoon
-19°C / -17°C
Evening
-19°C / -17°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 151
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 86
  • PM10 3
  • PM25 2
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

17:48
02:35