Highlights

Anchorage recorded an average temperature of 48.8°F, just slightly (0.2°F) above normal. The maximum temperature of the month occurred on the 13th September with 65°F, while a minimum temperature of 32°F was observed on three consecutive days: the 26th, 27th and 28th. No new records were set, and the observed daily temperature ranges followed fairly closely the expected values. Precipitation was reported at 0.78", which represents only 26% of the normal value. Nevertheless, mean monthly cloudiness was high (78%) and during the whole month not a single clear day was observed. An average monthly wind speed of 5.2 mph and a gust of 47 mph on the 13th were recorded.