Anchorage weather in October
October in Anchorage: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Anchorage · #557 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anchorage climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 124 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 cm / 4.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anchorage in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Anchorage?
- October in Anchorage: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Anchorage on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Anchorage in October?
- In October, Anchorage averages a daily high of 5.9°C and a low of 1.3°C, with about 124.3 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anchorage in October?
- Anchorage has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in October.
- Does it snow in Anchorage in October?
- Anchorage sees roughly 12.4 cm of snowfall in October.