Alaska Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 3 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Alaska Climate Overview

Alaska has an average annual temperature of 28.8°F (across all 3 cities) with approximately 1012 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 84%. The warmest city is Fairbanks with average July highs of 76.8°F, while Fairbanks is the coldest with average January lows of -36.9°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Fairbanks
Jul High: 76.8°F
Coldest City
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Fairbanks
Jan Low: -36.9°F
Wettest City
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Anchorage
1606 mm/yr
Driest City
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Fairbanks
550 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 74.8°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: -22.9°F
Cities With Data
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3
cities in Alaska
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Alaska — Weather History

📅 Alaska Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 3 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Alaska Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Alaska with average highs around 74.8°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near -22.9°F. Aug is the wettest month with approximately 130 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 30.6°F -22.9°F 3.9°F 78 90% 2.6 0.20
Feb 32.4°F -19.1°F 6.6°F 64 89% 2.4 0.90
Mar 35.4°F -12.1°F 11.7°F 53 88% 2.4 2.50
Apr 46°F 2.7°F 24.4°F 51 84% 1.7 4.20
May 63.7°F 24.1°F 43.9°F 62 76% 1.3 5.00
Jun 73.4°F 36.9°F 55.2°F 81 74% 1.2 5.40
Jul 74.8°F 43°F 59°F 105 78% 1.2 4.80
Aug 71.4°F 37.6°F 54.5°F 130 80% 1.3 3.60
Sep 60.8°F 25.9°F 43.3°F 126 83% 1.3 2.30
Oct 46.9°F 4.6°F 25.9°F 99 88% 1.7 1.10
Nov 32.2°F -11.9°F 10.2°F 81 91% 2.1 0.30
Dec 31.5°F -17.3°F 7.2°F 90 91% 2.4 0.10

📈 Alaska Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Alaska Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Alaska's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 3 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Alaska

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Alaska.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Alaska?
Fairbanks is the hottest city in Alaska with an average July high of 76.8°F based on 45 years of data. View Fairbanks weather history →
What is the coldest city in Alaska?
Fairbanks is the coldest city with average January lows of -36.9°F. View Fairbanks weather history →
Which city in Alaska gets the most rain?
Anchorage is the wettest city in Alaska with approximately 1606 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Anchorage weather history →
What is the warmest month in Alaska?
Jul is the warmest month across Alaska, with state-wide average highs of 74.8°F and average lows of 43°F.
How many cities in Alaska have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 3 cities in Alaska, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Alaska?
Jun is the sunniest month across Alaska with an average solar radiation of 5.40 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 3 cities in Alaska at monthly temporal resolution.