What are the average temperatures for each month in Alaska?
Month Low High
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Feb 11.7°F 25.8°F
Mar 18.2°F 33.6°F
Apr 28.7°F 43.9°F
May 38.9°F 54.9°F
What is the best time of year to go to Anchorage Alaska?
Summer
What month is the best time to visit Alaska?
- Peak season is June to August. By mid-June, it's as warm as it's going to get. ...
- Cruise Season is also May through September. ...
- Shoulder Season is May (early season) and September (late season), with 10-25% discounts on some hotels, tours, and cruises.
How long should I spend in Anchorage?
Most people plan at least three days in Anchorage during their Alaska travels. No matter how long you have, there are many ways to explore. Eat your way through Anchorage, dive into Alaska Native cultures, enjoy the great outdoors, search for bears, or see just how much you can fit into one day under the midnight sun.
What months does it snow in Anchorage Alaska?
The first snowfall of winter for Anchorage usually arrives in October. In rare years, it starts snowing in September. The season's last snowfall typically happens in April. About one out of four Mays also get at least a dusting of snow.
What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Anchorage Alaska?
The coldest temperature ever recorded at the original weather station located at Merrill Field on the East end of 5th Avenue was −38 °F or −38.9 °C on February 3, 1947.
What time can you see the northern lights in Anchorage?
In Alaska, the aurora tends to be most active between 10 pm and 2 am. The light show can amp up without warning, in just about any part of the sky, and generally remains active for at least a half-hour. If it subsides, it can return.
What is the best month to see the northern lights in Alaska?
The northern lights occur all four seasons of the year, although they are harder to see under the Midnight Sun. The best time to see the northern lights in Alaska is between August and April, when less daylight leads to darker night skies.
Where can we see the northern lights in Anchorage?
- Glen Alps. The Glen Alps trailhead parking lot is a high elevation vantage point for northern lights above the city.
- Point Woronzof. ...
- Eklutna Tailrace and Knik River Valley. ...
- Girdwood. ...
- Eagle River Nature Center.