2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Anchorage, AK vs Big Sky, MT

Change Cities

Highlights

On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Big Sky. Anchorage averages 126 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Big Sky, Montana gets 20.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. Anchorage, Alaska gets 17.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Big Sky averages 46.1 inches of snow per year. Anchorage averages 78.8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Big Sky, Montana
Summer High: the July high is around 77.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7.6
Rain: averages 20.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46.1 inches of snow a year

Anchorage, Alaska
Summer High: the July high is around 67 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8.6
Rain: averages 17.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 78.8 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Big Sky

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Big Sky is 6.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Montana.

6 / 10

July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Big Sky, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Anchorage

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Anchorage is 5.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

5.5 / 10

July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Anchorage, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Anchorage, AK	Big Sky, MT
January	23° / 9°	31° / 8°
February	27° / 11°	35° / 8°
March	35° / 17°	43° / 16°
April	46° / 28°	50° / 22°
May	58° / 38°	59° / 30°
June	65° / 47°	68° / 36°
July	67° / 51°	78° / 40°
August	65° / 49°	77° / 39°
September	56° / 41°	68° / 32°
October	41° / 28°	54° / 24°
November	28° / 15°	38° / 15°
December	24° / 11°	28° / 7°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Anchorage / Big Sky

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	31 / 31	8 / 11	8 / 4
February	0 / 0	27 / 28	7 / 9	7 / 3
March	0 / 0	29 / 30	6 / 11	6 / 4
April	0 / 0	21 / 29	5 / 10	3 / 3
May	0 / 0	5 / 21	7 / 13	0 / 1
June	0 / 0	0 / 8	9 / 13	0 / 0
July	0 / 1	0 / 2	12 / 10	0 / 0
August	0 / 1	0 / 3	14 / 9	0 / 0
September	0 / 0	4 / 16	14 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	21 / 27	12 / 8	4 / 1
November	0 / 0	28 / 29	9 / 10	8 / 4
December	0 / 0	30 / 31	10 / 12	11 / 4

July is the hottest month for Anchorage with an average high temperature of 67.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Anchorage, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Anchorage are July, June and August.

July is the hottest month for Big Sky with an average high temperature of 77.9°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Montana. In Big Sky, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Big Sky are July, August and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Big Sky with an average of 6.5°. This is colder than most places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Big Sky, there are 1.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 196.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Big Sky, there are 253.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Big Sky, there are 28.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.

August is the wettest month in Anchorage with 3.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 35% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.3 inches in Anchorage means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

June is the wettest month in Big Sky with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.2 inches in Big Sky means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.

August is the rainiest month in Anchorage with 14.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 111.8 rainy days annually in Anchorage, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Big Sky with 12.7 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 123.6 rainy days annually in Big Sky, which is one of the rainiest places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 46.1 inches in Big Sky means that it is snowier than most places in Montana.

December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Big Sky with 8.6 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Anchorage 2 Reviews

Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA

re:

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't More

| Reply

NC For Me · Apex, NC

re:

Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but More

| Reply

Start Your Review of Anchorage

See all reviews

Reviews for Big Sky 2 Reviews

Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA

re:

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't More

| Reply

NC For Me · Apex, NC

re:

Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but More

| Reply

Start Your Review of Big Sky

See all reviews

Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather

Compare Cost of Living

Compare Anchorage Cost of Living vs Big Sky Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...

Compare now

Premium Subscription

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Upgrade now

Compare City	Compared To This City
St. Paul, Minnesota	Manchester, New Hampshire	Compare
Folsom, California	Twain Harte, California	Compare
Parker, Colorado	Waipahu, Hawaii	Compare
Ogden, Utah	Natick, Massachusetts	Compare
Las Vegas, Nevada	Peoria, Arizona	Compare
Hermon, Maine	Petersburg, Virginia	Compare
Richmond, Virginia	Beaufort, South Carolina	Compare
Show Low, Arizona	Holbrook, Arizona	Compare
New Smyrna Beach, Florida	Sacramento, California	Compare
Greenville, South Carolina	Bristol, Virginia	Compare

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Anchorage, AK vs Big Sky, MT

Highlights

Weather Highlights

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Anchorage / Big Sky

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Big Sky with an average of 6.5°. This is colder than most places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Big Sky, there are 1.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Big Sky, there are 28.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 46.1 inches in Big Sky means that it is snowier than most places in Montana.

December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Big Sky with 8.6 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Reviews for Anchorage 2 Reviews

Reviews for Big Sky 2 Reviews

Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather

Compare Cost of Living

Zips In Anchorage, Alaska

Zips In BIG SKY, MONTANA

Learn More About ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

Learn More About Big Sky, Montana

Premium Subscription

BestPlaces Tools

About BestPlaces

Follow Us

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Anchorage, AK vs Big Sky, MT

Highlights

Weather Highlights

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Anchorage / Big Sky

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Big Sky with an average of 6.5°. This is colder than most places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.In Big Sky, there are 1.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.In Big Sky, there are 28.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.An annual snowfall of 46.1 inches in Big Sky means that it is snowier than most places in Montana.

December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Big Sky with 8.6 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Reviews for Anchorage 2 Reviews

Reviews for Big Sky 2 Reviews

Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather

Compare Cost of Living

Zips In Anchorage, Alaska

Zips In BIG SKY, MONTANA

Learn More About ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

Learn More About Big Sky, Montana

Premium Subscription

BestPlaces Tools

About BestPlaces

Follow Us

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Anchorage, AK vs Big Sky, MT

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Big Sky with an average of 6.5°. This is colder than most places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Big Sky, there are 1.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Big Sky, there are 28.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 46.1 inches in Big Sky means that it is snowier than most places in Montana.

December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Big Sky with 8.6 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.