Hottest (avg)
#1 / 12
The warmest month of the year.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Anchorage.
Wettest (avg)
#4 / 12
Typical rainfall for the year.
Daylight Hours
#2 / 12
Long daylight hours.
Windiest (avg)
#12 / 12
Usually calmer than most months.
Highest UV
#2 / 12
UV runs high compared with most months.
Most Humid
#8 / 12
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for July.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
18.3 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 6
- Typical sun hours
- 03:55 - 22:14
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 17 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 75%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
78%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through July in Anchorage. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for July. Temperature 17.2°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 21% of days (6.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~21% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 21% of days (6.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~21% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Moderate
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 8% of days (2.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~27mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Visibility Moderate
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~98% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.5 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.5 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~45mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 77% of days (23.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
23.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~77% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~24 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 65% of days (20.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
20.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~65% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~15mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 54% of days (16.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~54% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~17 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 53% of days (16.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~53% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 46% of days (14.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~46% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~93% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~14 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 42% of days (12.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~42% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 23% of days (7.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~23% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~98 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~55km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is July a good time to visit Anchorage?
Typical July days in Anchorage reach highs of 18°C (64°F) with nights around 12°C (54°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, July sits in the middle of the Anchorage climate range.
What are temperatures like in July?
In July, you can usually expect highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows near 12°C (54°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 95 mm (3.7 in) across roughly 17 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
You can expect about 18 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 03:55 and sunset near 22:14. Very long days give you plenty of daylight for exploring.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels are often high (around 6). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 5 km/h (3 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 35 km/h (22 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.