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Anchorage in August

One of the best months — score 86 of 100

Typical August days in Anchorage reach about 64°F with nights near 51°F; rain is frequent — about 14 days see some rain, usually in showers; days are long — about 15h 50m of daylight in mid-August.

What to pack for Anchorage in August

• A light jacket or fleece for evenings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical August.

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August vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Anchorage

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.