Climate Insights for Anchor Point

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
August
15°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
December
151mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Anchor Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1254mm of precipitation falls per year. Anchor Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Anchor Point is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Anchor Point experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -4° Feb Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -3° Mar Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° May Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Jun Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jul Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Aug Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Sep Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Nov Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1° Dec Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Anchor Point sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 42mm Feb Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 42mm Mar Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 32mm Apr Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 14mm May Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 30mm Dec Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 56mm
Precipitation
Snow

Anchor Point is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1254mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 151mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 63mm. That's 88mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Anchor Point receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 27km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Anchor Point is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 28km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Anchor Point, which began on March 20, 2026. Anchor Point is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 293mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 399mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Expect around 37cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 0°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 343mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Expect around 140cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anchor Point based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-4 °C
-1 °C
28 km/h
102 mm
42 cm
Feb
-3 °C
0 °C
27 km/h
91 mm
42 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
1 °C
25 km/h
72 mm
32 cm
Apr
1 °C
5 °C
20 km/h
63 mm
14 cm
May
5 °C
9 °C
20 km/h
84 mm
2 cm
Jun
9 °C
13 °C
18 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
14 °C
18 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
12 °C
23 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
8 °C
25 km/h
133 mm
7 cm
Nov
-1 °C
2 °C
27 km/h
129 mm
30 cm
Dec
-3 °C
0 °C
28 km/h
151 mm
56 cm
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