Anchorage Weather in October

What's the weather like in Anchorage (Alaska) in October 2024?

The climate in Anchorage during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Anchorage and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

Anchorage weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Nightly temperature -2.2°C 28.1°F
Average temperature 1.3°C 34.3°F
Daily sunshine 4.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 8.6°C 47.6°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Anchorage with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Anchorage

Anchorage average temperature in October

October rainfall

Anchorage average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Anchorage average rain in October

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 October 2024.