Alaska’s Summer Warmth Returns After a Cool July
July is ending with a whimper, not a bang. Temperatures have been 1.5 degrees below average, making it the 7th wettest on record. But don’t worry, summer warmth is coming back!
Southcentral Alaska will see sunshine and warmer temperatures, with highs reaching the mid-60s to low 70s. Valdez and Cordova will experience light rain, but it’ll clear up by midmorning. Expect a dry and warm spell for the next two weeks, with some showers returning to the Susitna Valley by Friday.
Southeast Alaska will be cooler, with rain and breezy conditions. But don’t expect it to last – the rain will taper off by Thursday, and temperatures will rise to the lower 70s by the weekend.
The Interior will be dry and warm, with temperatures rising to the 60s and 70s. It’s a welcome change from the cooler weather, but still 20 degrees cooler than the warmth we saw two weeks ago.
Western and Northwest Alaska will experience rain showers, with the best chance of rain in the Northwest Arctic Borough. But Southwest Alaska will be sunny, with highs in the 60s and 70s.
The Aleutians will see heavy rain, especially in Adak, with up to 1.50 inches expected. But further east, it’ll be overcast with light showers.
Looking ahead, Alaska will see a shift toward warmer conditions. Temperatures will rise 5+ degrees above average over the next two weeks. The warmest conditions will be felt in Prudhoe Bay and the Interior. Southcentral can expect 70-degree readings, while Southeast will experience dry conditions – not ideal for the moderate drought.
