Elmendorf AFB Weather Records (USW00026401)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Elmendorf AFB (USW00026401), Alaska, United States, with 80 years of record.
Key Facts for Elmendorf AFB
- Elmendorf AFB (USW00026401) is a weather station in Alaska, United States at 61.25 latitude and -149.80 longitude, 59 m (192 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1947 to 2026, 80 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Elmendorf AFB still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Elmendorf AFB set a daily record high minimum temperature of 11.0 C (51.8 F) on 16 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Alaska, United States, 61.25 latitude, -149.80 longitude.
- Elevation: 59 m (192 ft).
- Period of record: 1947 to 2026, 80 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
8 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.4 C (50.7 F) | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) | 3.4 C (38.1 F) | -29.9 C (-21.8 F) |
| Feb | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | 5.2 C (41.4 F) | -29.6 C (-21.3 F) |
| Mar | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | 3.0 C (37.4 F) | -27.6 C (-17.7 F) |
| Apr | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | -11.0 C (12.2 F) |
| May | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 17.0 C (62.6 F) | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| Jun | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 6.5 C (43.7 F) |
| Jul | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| Aug | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 4.9 C (40.8 F) |
| Sep | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Oct | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| Nov | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 70 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 36 |
| 1952 | 43 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 52 |
| 1957 | 40 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 41 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 32 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 33 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 44 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 53 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 60 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 44 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 2025 | 59 |
| 2026 | 14 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-25 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1995-03-16 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 38.6 cm (15.2 in) |
| 1996-02-11 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 40.9 cm (16.1 in) |
| 1996-10-12 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 46.7 cm (18.4 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 64.5 mm (2.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 14 January 1965 |
| Feb | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 23 February 1975 |
| Mar | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 18 March 1979 |
| Apr | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 15 April 1963 |
| May | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 27 May 1969 |
| Jun | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 12 June 1962 |
| Jul | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 24 July 1969 |
| Aug | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 25 August 1989 |
| Sep | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 4 September 1951 |
| Oct | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 13 October 1991 |
| Nov | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 22 November 1981 |
| Dec | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 29 December 1955 |
Period of Record Coverage
1947 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1951 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 1973 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1974 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 1975 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1976 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 1977 | 211 | 58% | No |
| 1978 | 153 | 42% | No |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 30 | 8% | No |
| 1986 | 60 | 16% | No |
| 1987 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1989 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1990 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1993 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1994 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 1995 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 1996 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 1997 | 120 | 33% | No |
| 2025 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2026 | 274 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 September 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 72 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 53 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily low min (Provisional) | 1.6 C (34.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 45 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | tie | 67 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 59 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min | 12.9 C (55.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 75 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 68 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 June 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high max | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 June 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 45 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 June 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high max (Tie) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 68 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 June 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high max | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 72 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily low min | 1.0 C (33.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 75 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 69 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 April 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min | 2.0 C (35.6 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 75 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily high min | 2.0 C (35.6 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 56 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily low max | -8.7 C (16.3 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 51 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 March 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily low min | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 60 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily low min | -27.5 C (-17.5 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 33 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 2026 | Elmendorf AFB, US | daily low min | -29.6 C (-21.3 F) | 5.2 C (9.4 F) | 70 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
34 complete years, 1949 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 0.8 C | -0.93 C |
| 1950 | 0.7 C | -1.06 C |
| 1951 | 1.1 C | -0.66 C |
| 1952 | 2.2 C | +0.47 C |
| 1953 | 2.6 C | +0.87 C |
| 1954 | 1.7 C | -0.07 C |
| 1955 | 0.8 C | -1.02 C |
| 1956 | 0.1 C | -1.64 C |
| 1957 | 3.6 C | +1.82 C |
| 1958 | 2.8 C | +1.02 C |
| 1959 | 1.8 C | +0.00 C |
| 1960 | 2.8 C | +1.06 C |
| 1961 | 0.4 C | -1.40 C |
| 1962 | 1.6 C | -0.18 C |
| 1963 | 2.3 C | +0.55 C |
| 1964 | 0.7 C | -1.08 C |
| 1965 | 0.8 C | -0.99 C |
| 1966 | 1.6 C | -0.20 C |
| 1967 | 2.3 C | +0.52 C |
| 1968 | 1.7 C | -0.10 C |
| 1970 | 1.7 C | -0.07 C |
| 1971 | 0.1 C | -1.69 C |
| 1979 | 2.1 C | +0.36 C |
| 1980 | 1.4 C | -0.37 C |
| 1981 | 3.5 C | +1.76 C |
| 1982 | 0.8 C | -0.96 C |
| 1983 | 2.0 C | +0.18 C |
| 1984 | 2.3 C | +0.50 C |
| 1987 | 3.2 C | +1.42 C |
| 1989 | 1.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1990 | 1.5 C | -0.30 C |
| 1991 | 1.9 C | +0.09 C |
| 1992 | 1.2 C | -0.60 C |
| 2025 | 4.7 C | +2.88 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.24 C (0.03 to 0.45) per decade over 1949 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 34 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.24 C (0.03 to 0.45) per decade | 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.8) per decade | 1949 to 2025 | 34 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.20 C (-0.01 to 0.41) per decade | 0.36 F (-0.01 to 0.73) per decade | 1949 to 2025 | 34 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 0.5 F (0.1 to 0.9) per decade | 1949 to 2025 | 34 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1947 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 1969 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) | 52 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) | 1975 | -28.6 C (-19.5 F) | 52 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 1989 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 51 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 158.1 mm (6.2 in) | 1989 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 50 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 94 days | 1957 | 31 days | 51 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| 1949 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1950 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1951 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1952 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1953 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1954 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1955 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1956 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1957 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1958 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1959 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1960 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1961 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1962 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1963 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1964 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1965 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1966 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1967 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1968 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1969 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1970 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1971 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1972 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
| 1973 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1974 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1975 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1976 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1977 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1978 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1979 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1980 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1981 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1982 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1983 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1984 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1985 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 1986 | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| 1987 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1988 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1989 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1990 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1991 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1992 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1993 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1994 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1995 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1996 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1997 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2025 | 23.7 C (74.7 F) |
| 2026 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1949 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1950 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1951 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1952 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1953 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1954 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1955 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1956 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1957 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1958 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1959 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1960 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1961 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1962 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1963 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1964 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1965 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1966 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1967 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1968 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1969 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1970 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1971 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1972 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1973 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1974 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1975 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1976 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1977 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1978 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1979 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1980 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1981 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1982 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1983 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1984 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1985 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1986 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1987 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1988 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1989 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1990 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1991 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1992 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1993 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1994 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1995 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1996 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1997 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2025 | -24.5 C (-12.1 F) |
| 2026 | -29.9 C (-21.8 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) |
| 1949 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1950 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1951 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1952 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1953 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1954 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1955 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1957 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1958 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1959 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1960 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1961 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1962 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1963 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1964 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1965 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1966 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1967 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1968 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1969 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1970 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1971 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1972 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1973 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1974 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1975 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1979 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1981 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1982 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1983 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1984 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1985 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1986 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1987 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1988 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1989 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1990 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1991 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1992 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1994 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1995 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1996 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1997 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1949 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1950 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1951 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1952 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1953 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1955 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1957 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1958 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1960 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1961 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1963 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1964 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1966 | 33.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1968 | 32.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1969 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1973 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1974 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1975 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1976 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1978 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1979 | 75.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1980 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1984 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1985 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1986 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1987 | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1989 | 158.1 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1990 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1991 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1992 | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1994 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1995 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1997 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 1 day |
| 1949 | 25 days |
| 1950 | 78 days |
| 1951 | 40 days |
| 1952 | 56 days |
| 1953 | 42 days |
| 1954 | 50 days |
| 1955 | 35 days |
| 1956 | 39 days |
| 1957 | 94 days |
| 1958 | 40 days |
| 1959 | 31 days |
| 1960 | 22 days |
| 1961 | 24 days |
| 1962 | 24 days |
| 1963 | 30 days |
| 1964 | 25 days |
| 1965 | 22 days |
| 1966 | 25 days |
| 1967 | 23 days |
| 1968 | 25 days |
| 1969 | 51 days |
| 1970 | 24 days |
| 1971 | 28 days |
| 1972 | 28 days |
| 1973 | 39 days |
| 1974 | 36 days |
| 1975 | 31 days |
| 1976 | 34 days |
| 1977 | 37 days |
| 1978 | 19 days |
| 1979 | 32 days |
| 1980 | 35 days |
| 1981 | 29 days |
| 1982 | 30 days |
| 1983 | 44 days |
| 1984 | 44 days |
| 1985 | 15 days |
| 1986 | 11 days |
| 1987 | 32 days |
| 1988 | 19 days |
| 1989 | 33 days |
| 1990 | 23 days |
| 1991 | 53 days |
| 1992 | 29 days |
| 1993 | 33 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 60 days |
| 1996 | 56 days |
| 1997 | 24 days |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 4 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
34 years with a frostAcross 34 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Elmendorf AFB falls on 5 May and the median first autumn frost on 27 September, which leaves a median of 143 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1953 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 5 May | n/a | 4 May | n/a | -0.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 27 September | n/a | 27 September | n/a | +0.8 days per decade |
| Growing days | 143 days | n/a | 145 days | n/a | +1.2 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
41 years, 1949 to 1996A day with at least 27.1 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 58.0 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
| 100 years | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 41 years of values from 1949 to 1996.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 64.5 mm (2.5 in) in 1989; 43.2 mm (1.7 in) in 1975; 42.4 mm (1.7 in) in 1951.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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