Average annual snowfall in Anchorage is 69 inches with typical accumulation in the city ranging from 12 inches to 24 inches. Most snow is light and dry. Moderate winter temperatures are conducive to a variety of outdoor sports. Cold days generally have clear skies and calm wind, allowing excellent visibility for flying, cross -country skiing, snow machining, and viewing the mountain ranges surrounding Anchorage. Spring Spring begins in March or April with longer days and higher temperatures in the 40s and lower 50s.
Rainfall is light, averaging only half an inch per month in the spring.
This compares with Los Angeles, which averages 1.2 inches per month during the same period. During the four summer months, daytime temperatures range from highs in the 70s to lows in the 50s. Anchorage summers are further enhanced by long days, which often exceed 20 hours of daylight. This amount of daylight provides exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and softball games that can be played past midnight. Long days also make it possible to complete construction projects in one season.