Weather in Anchorage in October
In an average October, Anchorage sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 34°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 42°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 35°F to 49°F |
| Average low | 34°F |
| Typical low range | 26°F to 42°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
59°F
2003-10-01
Lowest
15°F
1982-10-27
Low
Highest
53°F
2003-10-01
Lowest
2°F
1996-10-27
Feels-like
Highest
53°F
2003-10-01
Lowest
-12°F
1982-10-27
Humidity
Highest
8.9 g/m³
2003-10-03
Lowest
1.3 g/m³
1985-10-26
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2012-10-31
Lowest
2 mph
2016-10-25
Gust
Highest
48 mph
2018-10-10
Lowest
6 mph
2014-10-19
Precip
Wettest
8.76 in
2002
Driest
0.89 in
2016
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