Throughout the year, the water temperature in Anchorage does not rise above 68°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Anchorage in winter reaches 35.6°F, in spring 37.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 55.4°F, and in autumn it is 46.4°F. How cold does the water get in […]

While Anchorage is well known for its mountains and world-class access to the wilds of Chugach State Park, the city is also dotted with lakes and lined with ocean — which means it has the perfect beaches for afternoon picnics, a day on the water, or a morning stroll along the tideline. Can you swim […]

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fairbanks and Anchorage, we can see that Fairbanks is more expensive. And not only is Anchorage much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Anchorage would let you spend less money overall. Is Fairbanks safer than Anchorage? Fairbanks is […]

Anchorage is a good place to live if you like winter. Livability.com rated Alaska’s largest city as America’s best to live in during the winter. The same website rated Anchorage 91st overall for livability among U.S. towns. Of course, another list by the website Areavibes rated Anchorage as ninth worst. Is it expensive to live […]

At the moment, the Anchorage real estate market favors buyers. The supply of housing inventory exceeds demand. Buyers have the advantage over sellers due to the abundance of homes on the market, with homes often selling at reduced prices. Price drops are common as sellers compete to find buyers. Is Alaska a buyers or sellers […]

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. Anchorage has a reasonably high crime index and is most often associated with drugs. Do not walk in the outskirts of the city and do not leave valuables in the car. Use common sense when moving around the town. Can you walk in Anchorage? Downtown Anchorage is easy to walk, with […]

as a “Tent City” It didn’t get started because someone discovered gold, although gold was discovered along Turnagain Arm (Cook Inlet) in 1888.So a kind of “tent city” was cobbled together at the mouth of Ship Creek and later along the bluff area. Most of the first residents were railroad employees. When was Anchorage a […]

Fairbanks is much warmer in the summer than Anchorage, so some appreciate that.Driving a little ways up the pipeline highway is beautiful, but so are most drives outside Anchorage. Lots of hiking, multi-use trails, and outdoor opportunities in both area. Both areas have nature centers to visit. Is it better to go to Fairbanks or […]

GMT -9. Time Zone in Anchorage, Alaska, USA Current: AKST — Alaska Standard Time Next Change: AKDT — Alaska Daylight Time Current Offset: UTC/GMT -9 hours Difference: 4 hours behind New York What GMT time is Alaska? Alaska Standard Time is 9 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-9). The western most Aleutian Islands and St. […]

Anchorage is Alaska’s most populous city and the state’s chief commercial centre. Its economy is based primarily on defense projects and the exploitation of natural resources, including oil. Tourism is also significant. What is interesting about Anchorage? Unsurprisingly, Anchorage is the northernmost city in the U.S. with a population of over 100,000.Anchorage receives up to […]

Living in Anchorage, Alaska has many pros like no sales tax or state income tax. Also, Anchorage is close to hunting and fishing areas and has a lot of cultural activities, including art galleries. Alternatively, you can expect harsh winter weather, plus a high cost of living and homeownership, and a high crime rate. Is […]

the Gulf of Alaska. The major ports along the Gulf of Alaska are Anchorage, Seward, and Valdez. Constructed in 1977, the 1,300 km-long Trans-Alaska pipeline transports vast quantities of crude oil from the Northern Slope of Alaska and the Prudhoe Bay to the ice-free port of Valdez in southern Alaska. Map of Alaska and the […]

Anchorage was founded in 1914 as the headquarters of the Alaska Railroad running north to Fairbanks. A railway link with Seward was finished in 1918, and five years later the entire Alaska Railroad was completed.Anchorage is Alaska’s most populous city and the state’s chief commercial centre. When was Anchorage founded? Anchorage is best known for […]

During most of winter, the sea temperature at Anchorage hovers just below the freezing point of fresh water.Surprisingly, these Alaskan waters become warmer in summer than those along the Pacific coast of central California. Can the ocean freeze in Alaska? These warm, open oceans must release this heat before ice can form. The waters will […]

Even though residents of Barrow, the northernmost town in Alaska, won’t see the sun for 67 days come winter, they enjoy the midnight sun all summer – over 80 days of uninterrupted daylight.Shortest Day of the Year. Town Anchorage Location Southcentral Sunrise 10:14 am Sunset 3:42 pm Total Daylight 5 hours 28 minutes How long […]