OVERALL LIVING SCOREF
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Anchorage, AK
Thinking of moving to Anchorage? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Anchorage.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade F
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F0 (0%)
Avg Days Under 32°F185 (51%)
Wet/Rainy Days104 (28%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade C
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days168 (46%)
Gloomy Overcast Days101 (28%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential2.61 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)10487 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)11 (Low)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts3 (1%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade D
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days149 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMay 10
Avg First Fall FreezeOct 6
Yearly Water Demand18.2"
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