Weather in Anchorage in October
In an average October, Anchorage sees a daily high around 43°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 43°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 35°F to 51°F |
| Average low | 31°F |
| Typical low range | 22°F to 41°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
64°F
2003-10-01
Lowest
9°F
1982-10-31
Low
Highest
51°F
2003-10-01
Lowest
-16°F
1996-10-27
Feels-like
Highest
51°F
2003-10-01
Lowest
-30°F
1982-10-27
Humidity
Highest
10.2 g/m³
2003-10-01
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1982-10-31
Wind
Highest
17 mph
2012-10-31
Lowest
2 mph
2020-10-28
Gust
Highest
47 mph
2013-10-28
Lowest
5 mph
2015-10-22
Precip
Wettest
6.70 in
2002
Driest
0.66 in
2016
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