Weather in Anchorage in May
In an average May, Anchorage sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 51°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 45°F to 57°F |
| Average low | 38°F |
| Typical low range | 34°F to 44°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
70°F
2010-05-28
Lowest
34°F
2001-05-03
Low
Highest
53°F
2016-05-30
Lowest
26°F
2001-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
53°F
2016-05-30
Lowest
17°F
2001-05-04
Humidity
Highest
9.2 g/m³
2016-05-30
Lowest
2.5 g/m³
1992-05-04
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2001-05-01
Lowest
3 mph
2000-05-03
Gust
Highest
35 mph
2014-05-31
Lowest
5 mph
1985-05-22
Precip
Wettest
2.97 in
1998
Driest
0.43 in
1996
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