What is today's weather forecast for Palmer, AK?

Today's forecast for Palmer shows a low of 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear, with a low around 12.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Palmer, AK?

The 7-day forecast for Palmer shows highs from 4 to 11 degrees and lows from -5 to 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Palmer, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Palmer this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Palmer weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Palmer forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Palmer, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Wind Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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22°F
Feels Like 2°F

Humidity 23% Dew Point -10°F Wind NNE 39 MPH Gusts 58 Barometer 29.75 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 1 mi. E of central Palmer
at 5:53 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

-3

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

-1

SunDec 21

-5

MonDec 22

-2

TueDec 23

50%

-2

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 4°F to 11°F. Some snow possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 18°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 24°F with lows around 11°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A storm in the southwestern U.S. brought heavy rain and heavy snow to parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Charleston NV was blanketed with 12 inches of snow. Lake Havasu City AZ was drenched with 2.26 inches of rain.

Palmer, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: Clear, with a low around 12. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 7 by 5pm. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 4. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon.

Night: Clear, with a low around 2. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Sunny, with a high near 4. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 6.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.

About Palmer, AK

Palmer is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States, located 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway in the Matanuska Valley. It is the ninth-largest city in Alaska, and forms part of the Anchorage metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 5,888, down from 5,937 in 2010. Palmer hosts the annual Alaska State Fair, and is also the headquarters of the National Tsunami Warning Center.

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