Alaska’s all-time record high is a whopping 100°F (37.8°C), set in Fort Yukon back in 1915. Yes, you read that right: triple digits in the land of the midnight sun. For context, that’s like having a Phoenix summer day, but with moose and mosquitoes instead of cacti. Talk about a plot twist.
Now, that was a rare, historic event. In most of Alaska, the hottest summer days hover around the 80s or low 90s. That’s still warm enough to make you ditch your fleece for a swimsuit, though. Ever tried to imagine Fairbanks hitting 90°F? It happens, and it’s weirdly wonderful.
