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Craig, CO vs Anchorage, AK

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Highlights

On average, there are 126 sunny days per year in Anchorage. Craig averages 242 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Anchorage, Alaska gets 17.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Craig, Colorado gets 17.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Anchorage averages 78.8 inches of snow per year. Craig averages 68 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

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

Craig, Colorado
Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5.7
Rain: averages 17.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 68 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

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.

Craig

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Craig is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

6.5 / 10

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

Today's Weather - Craig, CO

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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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DAY	DESCRIPTION	HIGH / LOW	WIND
This Afternoon	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	75° / 35°	NNW 5 to 10 mph
Saturday	Sunny	78° / 40°	SSE 0 to 5 mph
Sunday	Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	78° / 45°	S 5 to 20 mph
Monday	Sunny	80° / 44°	S 5 to 30 mph
Tuesday	Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	76° / 38°	S 5 to 30 mph
Wednesday	Chance Rain Showers	62° / 32°	WSW 10 to 25 mph
Thursday	Chance Rain Showers	63° / 32°	WSW 5 to 20 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Craig, CO	Anchorage, AK
January	30° / 6°	23° / 9°
February	35° / 10°	27° / 11°
March	46° / 20°	35° / 17°
April	58° / 28°	46° / 28°
May	67° / 36°	58° / 38°
June	78° / 43°	65° / 47°
July	86° / 49°	67° / 51°
August	84° / 48°	65° / 49°
September	74° / 39°	56° / 41°
October	61° / 28°	41° / 28°
November	44° / 19°	28° / 15°
December	31° / 8°	24° / 11°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Craig / Anchorage

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	31 / 31	9 / 8	7 / 8
February	0 / 0	28 / 27	8 / 7	6 / 7
March	0 / 0	29 / 29	9 / 6	5 / 6
April	0 / 0	22 / 21	9 / 5	2 / 3
May	0 / 0	8 / 5	9 / 7	1 / 0
June	1 / 0	1 / 0	7 / 9	0 / 0
July	8 / 0	0 / 0	7 / 12	0 / 0
August	4 / 0	0 / 0	8 / 14	0 / 0
September	0 / 0	5 / 4	8 / 14	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	21 / 21	8 / 12	1 / 4
November	0 / 0	28 / 28	8 / 9	5 / 8
December	0 / 0	31 / 30	8 / 10	6 / 11

July is the hottest month for Craig with an average high temperature of 86.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Craig, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Craig are June, September and August.

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.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Craig with an average of 5.7°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

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

In Craig, there are 13.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.

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 Craig, there are 204.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

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 Craig, there are 26.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

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

October is the wettest month in Craig with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.5 inches in Craig means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

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.

May is the rainiest month in Craig with 9.3 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 6.6 rainy days. There are 95.4 rainy days annually in Craig, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

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.

An annual snowfall of 68.0 inches in Craig means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

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

December is the snowiest month in Craig with 13.9 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 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.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Craig, CO vs Anchorage, AK

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Craig / Anchorage

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Craig with an average of 5.7°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

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

In Craig, there are 13.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.

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 Craig, there are 26.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

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

An annual snowfall of 68.0 inches in Craig means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

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

December is the snowiest month in Craig with 13.9 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Craig / Anchorage

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Craig with an average of 5.7°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Craig, there are 13.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.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 Craig, there are 26.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 68.0 inches in Craig means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.

December is the snowiest month in Craig with 13.9 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Craig with an average of 5.7°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

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

In Craig, there are 13.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.

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 Craig, there are 26.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

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

An annual snowfall of 68.0 inches in Craig means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

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

December is the snowiest month in Craig with 13.9 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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