Weather in Anchorage in May
In an average May, Anchorage sees a daily high around 59°F and a low around 40°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 59°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 67°F |
| Average low | 40°F |
| Typical low range | 34°F to 46°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
80°F
2013-05-29
Lowest
37°F
2001-05-03
Low
Highest
54°F
2006-05-28
Lowest
22°F
2001-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
81°F
2013-05-29
Lowest
15°F
2001-05-05
Humidity
Highest
10.5 g/m³
2009-05-27
Lowest
2.1 g/m³
1992-05-04
Wind
Highest
17 mph
2014-05-19
Lowest
2 mph
1999-05-15
Gust
Highest
42 mph
2011-05-11
Lowest
8 mph
1985-05-04
Precip
Wettest
3.42 in
2026
Driest
0.51 in
1996
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