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Anchorage

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Updated Monday, October 12, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Anchorage month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Anchorage are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 19–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low -10°C), and September the wettest (about 130 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-5.2-10.4632.6
February-3.1-9.4564.5
March1.1-6.8457.4
April7.7-2.0339.6
May14.14.65310.9
June19.010.04412.4
July20.512.48510.8
August18.711.21228.5
September13.86.91306.7
October6.70.6965.1
November-2.1-7.3663.3
December-4.9-10.2691.5

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People and places shaping Anchorage

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Past and future events in Anchorage

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1778

    On May 15, 1778, after enduring weeks of hard weather, Cook turned into an inlet between two landmarks he called Cape Douglas and Mount St.

  2. Documented history · 2024

    Seward brokered a deal to purchase Alaska from Imperial Russia for $7.2 million, or about two cents an acre ($132.5 million in 2024 dollars).

  3. Documented history · 1888

    In 1888, gold was discovered along Turnagain Arm just south of modern-day Anchorage, leading to a new influx of prospectors, and small towns such as Spenard, Hope, Rainbow, Bird, Indian, and Girdwood began to spring up.

  4. Documented history · 1912

    Alaska became an organized incorporated United States territory in 1912.

Current public leadership

  • Suzanne LaFrance

    Wikidata currently records this person as Anchorage's head of government. American politician (born 1968).

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Anchorage has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Anchorage yet.

Local business and employers

  • Alaska Railroad Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Anchorage. Class II railroad in Alaska.

  • PenAir

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Anchorage. U.S.-based regional airline.

  • Northern Air Cargo

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Anchorage. US airline.

  • Ravn Alaska

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Anchorage. Former American regional airline based in Alaska.

  • Era Aviation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Anchorage. Defunct American airline.

Newspapers and local media

  • KTUU-TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Anchorage. NBC television affiliate in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

  • Anchorage Daily News

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Anchorage. Daily newspaper based in Anchorage, Alaska.

  • KCFT-CD

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Anchorage. Television station in Alaska, United States.

  • KDMD

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Anchorage. Ion Television affiliate in Anchorage.

  • KTBY

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Anchorage. Fox television affiliate in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Anchorage Alaska Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Anchorage. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • Alaska Native Heritage Center

    Wikidata places this site in Anchorage. Cultural center in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

  • Cinema 360 Drive-In

    Wikidata places this site in Anchorage. Former drive-in movie theater in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

  • Cinema I

    Wikidata places this site in Anchorage. Former movie theater in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

  • Polar I, II, III

    Wikidata places this site in Anchorage. Former movie theater in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

  • Girdwood Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Anchorage. Airport in Alaska, United States of America.

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01 · Overview

Anchorage, in brief

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02 · History

How Anchorage took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Anchorage

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Anchorage

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Anchorage

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Anchorage

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Anchorage

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08 · Questions

Questions about Anchorage

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Frequently Asked Questions about Anchorage

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01 · Q&A

Where is Anchorage located and what are its coordinates?

Anchorage is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 61.2181, -149.9003, with an elevation of 31 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Anchorage?

Anchorage has a recorded population of approximately 289,600 and observes the America/Anchorage time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Anchorage?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Anchorage include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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