Weather in Anchorage in August
In an average August, Anchorage sees a daily high around 62°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 62°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 66°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 50°F to 57°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 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
76°F
2004-08-18
Lowest
51°F
1998-08-26
Low
Highest
64°F
2019-08-16
Lowest
40°F
1984-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
76°F
2004-08-18
Lowest
33°F
1984-08-28
Humidity
Highest
13.7 g/m³
2019-08-14
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
1987-08-31
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2000-08-15
Lowest
2 mph
1992-08-21
Gust
Highest
40 mph
1993-08-14
Lowest
6 mph
2001-08-12
Precip
Wettest
10.38 in
1989
Driest
0.47 in
2019
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