Alaska’s Four Seasons: What to Expect

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Temps: -15°F to 25°F (-26°C to -4°C). Long darkness, heavy snowfall (especially south/southeast).

Spring (Mar–May)

Temps: 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C). Lengthening days, melting snow/ice, occasional flooding from snowmelt.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Temps: 50°F to 70°F (10°C to 21°C). Long daylight, midnight sun in Arctic, warmer interior, mosquito season.

Fall (Sep–Nov)

Temps: 30°F to 50°F (-1°C to 10°C). Shortening days, fall foliage, increasing precipitation, first snowfalls.