Anchorage Weather in August

The climate in Anchorage during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Anchorage and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Anchorage with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Anchorage in August 2024.