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Anchorage Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
Convention Centers:

Airport: Ted Stephens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Population 279,671 Destination Type Listings
Hotels 70 • Golf destination
Hotel Rooms 8,000 • Ski destination
Unique Venues 35 • Spa destination
Restaurants 96 • Smoke free restaurants
Average Hotel Room Rate $140
Average Daily Food Cost $76
Approximate Taxi Fares from ANC to Downtown $17-22
Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost $350

Nearby Cities

City Distance Est. Driving Time Est. Min. Flying Time Est. Flight Cost
Fairbanks, AK 361 mi 5+ hrs 55 min $185+
Juneau, AK 1,954 mi 5+ hrs 1 hr 40 min $360+
Vancouver, BC 2,312 mi 5+ hrs 4 hr 55 min $500+
Seattle, WA 2,382 mi 5+ hrs 3 hr 15 min $480+

Anchorage Climate Information

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High -°F 50 48 51 65 77 85 82 82 73 61 53 48
Rec High -°C 10 8 10 18 25 29 27 27 22 16 11 8
Avg High -°F 22 25 33 43 55 62 65 63 55 41 28 22
Avg High -°C -5 -3 -- 6 12 16 18 17 12 5 -2 -5
Avg Low -°F 8 11 17 28 39 47 51 49 41 28 15 10
Avg Low -°C -13 -11 -8 -2 3 8 10 9 5 -2 -9 -12
Rec Low -°F -34 -26 -24 -4 17 33 36 31 19 -5 -21 -30
Rec Low -°C -36 -32 -31 -20 -8 -- 2 -- -7 -20 -29 -34
Rainfall - in. 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.7 1 1.9 2.4 2.7 1.9 1.1 1.1
Rainfall - cm. 2 2 2 1 1 1 -- -- -- 1 2 2

Located far south of the Arctic Circle, warmed by Pacific currents and protected by the Chugach Mountains, Anchorage is blessed with a moderate climate year-round. Spring through fall, the city frequently enjoys temperatures reaching into the 70s. Rainfall is frequent during these months, with approximately 16.07 inches falling per year.

High temperatures in summer average a pleasant 65°F. Summer Solstice in June delivers as many as 24 hours of daylight. Average winter temperatures dip between 10°F and 35°F, with Winter Solstice bringing as few as six hours of daylight during December. Snowfall averages approximately 70 inches per year.

Different seasons in Anchorage feature vastly different benefits for visitors. Those wishing to experience the "City of Lights," should visit during the winter, when downtown lights twinkle as far as the eye can see and the moonless skies offer the best viewing opportunities for observing the vibrant color patterns of the Aurora Borealis. Winters are also a time when skiers, dogsledders and ice fisherman flock to Anchorage's powdery white landscape.

Anchorage in the summer becomes the "City of Flowers." With brilliant blooms lining the streets, the city flourishes with magnificent floral displays and gardens. Long days and mild summer temperatures also offer great opportunities for those interested in hiking, golfing and canoeing.