Anchorage vs Minneapolis in October

Minneapolis is the better pick in October — 71 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Minneapolis is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Anchorage is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Anchorage vs MinneapolisOctober climate, side by side

AnchorageMinneapolis
Comfort score57/100 (D)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high4°C11°C
Avg high / low7° / -1°14° / 6°
Rainfall63 mm72 mm
Rainy days88
Humidity81%67%
Air quality (AQI)2230

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Anchorage vs Minneapolis in October — FAQ

Is October better in Anchorage or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is the better pick in October — 71 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Minneapolis is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Anchorage is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Anchorage vs Minneapolis in October?
In October, Anchorage averages 7°C high / -1°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Minneapolis averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 72 mm.