Anchorage, AK
Alaska · Records since 1953–2026
Records for August 15
🔥 Record High
August 15, 2020
+14° from 64° normal❄ Record Low
August 15, 1973
-17° from 51° normalAll-Time Records — Anchorage
Top 10 Record Highs — August 15
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 78°F | August 15, 2020 |
| 2 | 77°F | August 15, 2019 |
| 3 | 76°F | August 15, 1984 |
| 4 | 73°F | August 15, 1957 |
| 5 | 69°F | August 15, 1994 |
| 6 | 69°F | August 15, 1978 |
| 7 | 68°F | August 15, 2012 |
| 8 | 68°F | August 15, 2004 |
| 9 | 68°F | August 15, 1971 |
| 10 | 68°F | August 15, 1967 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 15
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 34°F | August 15, 1973 |
| 2 | 39°F | August 15, 1969 |
| 3 | 40°F | August 15, 1955 |
| 4 | 42°F | August 15, 1962 |
| 5 | 43°F | August 15, 1986 |
Heat Wave Summary — Anchorage
threshold: 71°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date54 of 225 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Anchorage
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 17, 2013 – Jul 31, 2013 | 15 | 79°F (Jul 21) | 74°F | 57°F |
| 2 | Jun 26, 2019 – Jul 9, 2019 | 14 | 90°F (Jul 4) | 80°F | 58°F |
| 3 | Aug 4, 2019 – Aug 17, 2019 | 14 | 77°F (Aug 7) | 76°F | 59°F |
| 4 | Aug 2, 2004 – Aug 11, 2004 | 10 | 78°F (Aug 2) | 74°F | 53°F |
| 5 | Aug 18, 1978 – Aug 26, 1978 | 9 | 75°F (Aug 24) | 72°F | 49°F |
| 6 | Jul 31, 2015 – Aug 7, 2015 | 8 | 79°F (Aug 3) | 76°F | 55°F |
| 7 | Jun 13, 2015 – Jun 19, 2015 | 7 | 83°F (Jun 15) | 78°F | 54°F |
| 8 | Jul 1, 2018 – Jul 7, 2018 | 7 | 80°F (Jul 3) | 76°F | 55°F |
| 9 | Jul 6, 2004 – Jul 12, 2004 | 7 | 78°F (Jul 8) | 76°F | 56°F |
| 10 | May 30, 2022 – Jun 5, 2022 | 7 | 78°F (Jun 3) | 76°F | 51°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
127th-warmest month on record
67th-warmest July of 73 on record
-3.3° vs. 59.7° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1954–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 65.3°F |
| 2 | 2016 | 62.7°F |
| 3 | 1977 | 62.6°F |
| 4 | 2003 | 62.2°F |
| 5 | 2013 | 62.2°F |
| 6 | 2015 | 62.2°F |
| 7 | 2004 | 61.8°F |
| 8 | 2018 | 61.4°F |
| 9 | 2005 | 61.4°F |
| 10 | 1993 | 61.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2019 | 65.3°F |
| 2 | July 2016 | 62.7°F |
| 3 | August 2019 | 62.7°F |
| 4 | July 1977 | 62.6°F |
| 5 | July 2003 | 62.2°F |
| 6 | July 2013 | 62.2°F |
| 7 | July 2015 | 62.2°F |
| 8 | July 2004 | 61.8°F |
| 9 | July 2018 | 61.4°F |
| 10 | July 2005 | 61.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 56.3°F | 67th of 73 |
| Talkeetna, AK | 56.1°F | 98th of 104 |
| Homer, AK | 53.0°F | 61st of 91 |
| Gulkana, AK | 55.5°F | 72nd of 87 |
| Mcgrath, AK | 55.8°F | 79th of 85 |