Average Snowfall in Anchorage, AK
76.9"
inches per year
Heavy Snow Area
Elevation: 112 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 5 miles away.
Anchorage Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Anchorage typically runs from October through April, peaking in December with about 19.3" of snow.
Oct3.6"
Nov11.5"
Dec19.3"
Jan13.5"
Feb11.9"
Mar11.3"
Apr5"
May0.4"
Jun–
Jul–
Aug–
Sep0.4"
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is over 3x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 76.9" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.
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Snow in Alaska
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Valdez | 325.3" |
| Whittier | 268.2" |
| Girdwood | 214.5" |
| Haines | 163.9" |
| Indian | 161.9" |
| Hope | 161.9" |
| Pelican | 111.7" |
| Elfin Cove | 110" |
| Anchor Point | 100.6" |
| Cordova | 99.2" |
| Seward | 90.1" |
| Hoonah | 90" |
| Port Alsworth | 87.9" |
| Juneau | 87.6" |
| Douglas | 87.6" |
| Mc Grath | 86.5" |
| Takotna | 86.5" |
| Petersburg | 85.6" |
| Homer | 83.7" |
| Soldotna | 83.7" |
| Palmer | 82.5" |
| Sutton | 82.5" |
| Unalaska | 81.6" |
| Dutch Harbor | 81.6" |
| Nome | 80.8" |
| Ester | 77.8" |
| Auke Bay | 77.4" |
| Galena | 77.2" |
| Anchorage | 76.9" |
| Healy | 76.7" |
| Gustavus | 72.3" |
| Chugiak | 70.5" |
| Eagle River | 70.5" |
| Port Lions | 70.3" |
| Eielson Afb | 67.7" |
| Salcha | 67.7" |
| Cold Bay | 67.3" |
| Saint Paul Island | 64.3" |
| Kotzebue | 64.2" |
| Akiachak | 64" |
| Bethel | 64" |
| Kwethluk | 64" |
| Napakiak | 64" |
| Wasilla | 62" |
| Houston | 62" |
| Eagle | 61.8" |
| Two Rivers | 61.4" |
| Anchorage Midtown | 59.4" |
| Fairbanks | 57.8" |
| Fort Wainwright | 57.8" |
| Port Alexander | 56" |
| Lake Minchumina | 53.9" |
| North Pole | 53.1" |
| Tanana | 50" |
| Kodiak | 42.9" |
Snowfall Near Anchorage
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Midtown, AK | 3 mi | 59.4" |
| Eagle River, AK | 15 mi | 70.5" |
| Indian, AK | 17 mi | 161.9" |
| Chugiak, AK | 20 mi | 70.5" |
| Hope, AK | 28 mi | 161.9" |