Temperatures in October
It's cold in October in Anchorage with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Anchorage in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Anchorage with cold temperatures, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 7°C, with nights close to 2°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Anchorage will be around 4°C, with nights close to -1°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Anchorage is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,6 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Anchorage. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Anchorage in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
7°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
10°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
2°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
46 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
3,6 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
2 days | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Temperature records for Anchorage in October
With 16°C, Anchorage hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -12°C to a high of 12°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Anchorage
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Anchorage, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Anchorage
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Anchorage, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Anchorage.
Daily Snowfall in October in Anchorage
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Anchorage, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
Daily UV Index in October in Anchorage
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Anchorage, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Anchorage Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Anchorage, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Anchorage Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Anchorage, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Anchorage per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Anchorage, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in October for Anchorage
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Average Weather in Anchorage by Month
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