Typical October weather
Anchorage
Alaska · October
42° days
31° nights
about 3 snowy days · 10 hours of daylight
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Snow boots
What October feels like
October is the in-between month — studded tires go on, the trails freeze and thaw, and the snow that stays usually lands in the second half. Locals count it the least fun month of the year, which also makes it the cheapest time to see the place.
Winter is doing its thing: 5.6 in of snow in a typical October, with fresh snow on about 3 days. about 18 nights dip below freezing.
The numbers
| Typical high | 42° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 31° |
| Days with snow | 3 |
| Rain and melted snow | 1.8 in |
| Snowfall | 5.6 in |
| Humidity | dry air |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 8:43 am / 6:47 pm |