Anchorage offers residents relatively moderate weather with four distinct seasons. Winter A typical Anchorage winter is comparable to many other northern U.S. cities. The coldest weather is normally in January when the average daily temperature is 20 degrees. Most winter precipitation is snow, although rain falls occasionally. 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.