Anchorage in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Anchorage sees average daytime highs around 41°F and overnight lows near 34°F, with 10.7 in of precipitation over about 40 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the wettest season of the year.
Over the season highs ease from about 58°F in early September to 25°F by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is Anchorage's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Anchorage's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 41°F
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 34°F
- Precipitation
- 10.7 in
- 40 wet days
- Avg wind
- 5 mph
- Travel score
- 1.1
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Anchorage in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 58°F in early September to 25°F by late November.
A typical fall day in Anchorage reaches about 41°F and drops to 34°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Anchorage
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 51 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in fall is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Anchorage weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 14° | 2.0 | 10.4 | 10.7 | 6 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 26° / 18° | 1.9 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 32° / 21° | 1.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 42° / 30° | 1.2 | 7.3 | 4 | 14.3 | 0.5 |
| May | 51° / 39° | 1.2 | 7.1 | 0.6 | 17 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 59° / 49° | 1.6 | 9 | 0 | 18.8 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 62° / 54° | 2.9 | 12.5 | 0 | 18.1 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 61° / 53° | 4.2 | 14.8 | 0 | 15.5 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 54° / 46° | 4.6 | 15.3 | 0.4 | 12.6 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 41° / 33° | 3.5 | 13.2 | 4.1 | 9.6 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 2.6 | 11.7 | 9.3 | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 23° / 16° | 2.9 | 12.8 | 13 | 5.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Anchorage gets around 10.7 in of rain and snow over 40 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 5 mph across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 14 hours in early September to 5 h 48 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 1.3 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Anchorage
In fall, Anchorage overlaps its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Anchorage's rainy season runs July–December, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit Anchorage?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Anchorage.
What to pack for Anchorage in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Anchorage sees daytime highs around 41°F and nights near 34°F. Pack a warm layer, a heavy coat and rain gear. About 40 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Anchorage in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 47°F across fall — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 10 mi away) is warmest in August at about 57°F and coldest in February near 31°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 48 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 47 | 40 | 32 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | Bracing |
| Feb | 31 | Bracing |
| Mar | 31 | Bracing |
| Apr | 32 | Bracing |
| May | 36 | Bracing |
| Jun | 48 | Bracing |
| Jul | 55 | Bracing |
| Aug | 57 | Bracing |
| Sep | 54 | Bracing |
| Oct | 47 | Bracing |
| Nov | 40 | Bracing |
| Dec | 32 | Bracing |
UV index in Anchorage in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Anchorage peaks around June 23 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 4 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Moderate |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Anchorage?
Anchorage sits at 61.2°N, 149.9°W, 102 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Eagle River, 13 mi away.
Topography around Anchorage
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Anchorage.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Anchorage has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 194 ft around an average of 56 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,386 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 7,769 ft.
The land around Anchorage is covered by water (39%) and artificial surfaces (32%) within 2 miles, trees (39%) and water (35%) within 10 miles, and trees (42%) and grassland (23%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Anchorage (61.2181°, -149.9003°, elevation 102 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.