Talkeetna, AK
Alaska · Records since 1918–2026
Records for August 15
🔥 Record High
August 15, 1957
+14° from 66° normal❄ Record Low
August 15, 1973
-19° from 48° normalAll-Time Records — Talkeetna
Top 10 Record Highs — August 15
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 80°F | August 15, 1957 |
| 2 | 78°F | August 15, 1926 |
| 3 | 77°F | August 15, 2020 |
| 4 | 77°F | August 15, 1950 |
| 5 | 77°F | August 15, 1933 |
| 6 | 76°F | August 15, 1994 |
| 7 | 75°F | August 15, 1959 |
| 8 | 75°F | August 15, 1941 |
| 9 | 74°F | August 15, 2019 |
| 10 | 74°F | August 15, 1984 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 15
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 29°F | August 15, 1973 |
| 2 | 29°F | August 15, 1969 |
| 3 | 30°F | August 15, 1983 |
| 4 | 32°F | August 15, 1935 |
| 5 | 34°F | August 15, 1924 |
Heat Wave Summary — Talkeetna
threshold: 77°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date59 of 224 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1923–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Talkeetna
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 26, 2019 – Jul 9, 2019 | 14 | 93°F (Jul 7) | 85°F | 57°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 1918 – Jul 16, 1918 | 11 | 85°F (Jul 9) | 81°F | 48°F |
| 3 | Jun 26, 1997 – Jul 4, 1997 | 9 | 86°F (Jun 27) | 81°F | 53°F |
| 4 | Aug 7, 1950 – Aug 15, 1950 | 9 | 83°F (Aug 13) | 80°F | 44°F |
| 5 | Jul 6, 2004 – Jul 14, 2004 | 9 | 82°F (Jul 11) | 80°F | 53°F |
| 6 | Jun 12, 2013 – Jun 19, 2013 | 8 | 96°F (Jun 17) | 83°F | 50°F |
| 7 | Jul 16, 1936 – Jul 23, 1936 | 8 | 89°F (Jul 19) | 83°F | 44°F |
| 8 | Aug 17, 1923 – Aug 24, 1923 | 8 | 88°F (Aug 20) | 83°F | 41°F |
| 9 | Jun 15, 1926 – Jun 22, 1926 | 8 | 88°F (Jun 17) | 84°F | 44°F |
| 10 | Jul 10, 1993 – Jul 17, 1993 | 8 | 83°F (Jul 12) | 81°F | 50°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
179th-warmest month on record
98th-warmest July of 104 on record
-4.1° vs. 60.2° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1918–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 65.2°F |
| 2 | 2003 | 64.2°F |
| 3 | 2004 | 63.3°F |
| 4 | 1997 | 63.0°F |
| 5 | 2009 | 62.6°F |
| 6 | 1918 | 62.3°F |
| 7 | 2016 | 62.3°F |
| 8 | 2013 | 62.1°F |
| 9 | 2002 | 62.0°F |
| 10 | 2005 | 62.0°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2019 | 65.2°F |
| 2 | July 2003 | 64.2°F |
| 3 | July 2004 | 63.3°F |
| 4 | July 1997 | 63.0°F |
| 5 | July 2009 | 62.6°F |
| 6 | July 1918 | 62.3°F |
| 7 | July 2016 | 62.3°F |
| 8 | July 2013 | 62.1°F |
| 9 | July 2002 | 62.0°F |
| 10 | July 2005 | 62.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Talkeetna, AK | 56.1°F | 98th of 104 |
| Anchorage, AK | 56.3°F | 67th of 73 |
| Gulkana, AK | 55.5°F | 72nd of 87 |
| Delta Junction, AK | 58.3°F | 69th of 83 |
| Mcgrath, AK | 55.8°F | 79th of 85 |