Weather in Anchorage in August
In an average August, Anchorage sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 74°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 47°F to 56°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
86°F
2004-08-18
Lowest
54°F
1998-08-26
Low
Highest
63°F
2019-08-14
Lowest
36°F
1984-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
95°F
2004-08-18
Lowest
28°F
1984-08-28
Humidity
Highest
14.6 g/m³
2007-08-14
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
1987-08-31
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2000-08-15
Lowest
2 mph
1997-08-21
Gust
Highest
42 mph
2013-08-04
Lowest
7 mph
2016-08-06
Precip
Wettest
8.35 in
1989
Driest
0.74 in
2019
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