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Anchorage, AK 99506 Weather

It is 39°F and light rain in Anchorage, AK 99506, observed at 8:15 PM AKDT. Tonight: Light Rain, low 42°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (AKDT).

Anchorage, AK 99506 current weather

39°F

Light Rain

H -- / L 42°Feels like 37°

Observed at Anchorage, Merrill Field Airport (4.6 mi away), 10/29/2026, 8:15 PM AKDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/29/2026, 7:03 PM PT

  1. Now42°50%
  2. 9 PM42°50%
  3. 10 PM42°73%
  4. 11 PM42°73%
  5. 12 AM43°73%Fri
  6. 1 AM43°84%
  7. 2 AM43°84%
  8. 3 AM43°84%
  9. 4 AM43°92%
  10. 5 AM42°92%
  11. 6 AM42°92%
  12. 7 AM42°78%
  13. 8 AM42°78%
  14. 9 AM43°78%
  15. 10 AM43°91%
  16. 11 AM43°91%
  17. 12 PM43°91%
  18. 1 PM43°84%
  19. 2 PM43°84%
  20. 3 PM42°84%
  21. 4 PM42°74%
  22. 5 PM41°74%
  23. 6 PM40°74%
  24. 7 PM39°58%
  25. 8 PM39°58%
  26. 9 PM39°58%
  27. 10 PM38°38%
  28. 11 PM38°38%
  29. 12 AM38°38%Sat
  30. 1 AM38°37%
  31. 2 AM38°37%
  32. 3 AM38°37%
  33. 4 AM38°38%
  34. 5 AM38°38%
  35. 6 AM38°38%
  36. 7 AM37°45%
  37. 8 AM37°45%
  38. 9 AM37°45%
  39. 10 AM37°42%
  40. 11 AM37°42%
  41. 12 PM38°42%
  42. 1 PM40°43%
  43. 2 PM40°43%
  44. 3 PM40°43%
  45. 4 PM41°18%
  46. 5 PM40°18%
  47. 6 PM38°18%
  48. 7 PM37°19%

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/2992% chance of precipitationLow 42°High

    Tonight: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Light Rain
  • Fri10/3092% chance of precipitationLow 37°High 44°

    Friday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Light Rain
  • Sat10/3145% chance of precipitationLow 29°High 42°

    Saturday: A chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
  • Sun11/119% chance of precipitationLow 29°High 38°

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain before 9am, then a slight chance of snow between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northeast wind around 0 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Slight Chance Light Snow
  • Mon11/224% chance of precipitationLow 31°High 40°

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Partly Sunny
  • Tue11/340% chance of precipitationLow 32°High 41°

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Chance Rain And Snow
  • Wed11/433% chance of precipitationLow 31°High 40°

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Chance Rain And Snow
  • Thu11/531% chance of precipitationLow High 41°

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    Chance Rain And Snow
  • Fri11/6Model blend32% chance of precipitationLow 31°High 41°

    Friday: Chance of rain. High near 41°. Low that night near 31°. About 0.05 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sat11/7Model blend27% chance of precipitationLow 30°High 41°

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 41°. Low that night near 30°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 61.278, -149.799 from the NWS AER office, updated 10/29/2026, 7:03 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station PAFR (Ft Richardson/Bryant AAF, 5 mi), model run 10/29/2026, 6:00 PM AKDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now42°Chance Light Rain50%15 mph
  2. 9 PM42°Chance Light Rain50%15 mph
  3. 10 PM42°Light Rain Likely73%10 mph
  4. 11 PM42°Light Rain Likely73%10 mph
  5. 12 AM43°Light Rain Likely73%10 mph
  6. 1 AM43°Light Rain84%10 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Anchorage, AK 99506 right now?
The latest observation from Anchorage, Merrill Field Airport was 39°F and light rain, reported at 10/29/2026, 8:15 PM AKDT.
Will it rain in Anchorage, AK 99506 in the next 24 hours?
The hourly forecast shows a 50% chance of precipitation around 10/29/2026, 8:00 PM AKDT.
What is the 10-day forecast for Anchorage, AK 99506?
The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 6 to Nov 7) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs near 41°F and up to a 32% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage, AK 99506 today?
Sunrise is about 9:20 AM AKDT and sunset is about 6:05 PM AKDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Anchorage, AK 99506?
At Anchorage Merrill Fld, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 43°F and the normal low is 30°F.

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid)
0.78 in
Snow
0.00 in
Ice
0.00 in

Nearby hazards

Alaska hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Anchorage Municipality, week of 10/27/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
9:20 AM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Daylight
8 hr 45 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 83% lit
First light (civil dawn)
8:33 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:51 PM
Moonrise
6:09 PM
Moonset
4:21 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 43°, low 30°, precipitation 1.57 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Anchorage Merrill Fld, 5 mi away.

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