Alaska weather
Loading live data…The weather map: all three models at once
European, American, German side by side around Alaska and nearby towns.Live rain radar →Hourly forecast: next 14 hours
consensus of the three modelsRain in the next 24 hours, model by model
each model's own hourly precipitation, side by sideLoading the three models…
10-day forecast, out to 14 days
where the models agree, and where they splitHeading to Alaska? Alaska, USA, sits at 61.2°N in a cool, high-latitude climate zone. The averages on this page are measured at Anchorage, the main gateway for US travellers; inland and mountain areas run cooler. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Alaska right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.
Best time to visit Alaska
The most comfortable time to visit Alaska is usually June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
Alaska weather by month
what to expect in Alaska through the yearHere is Alaska's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Alaska by season.