NOAA's 1851-2025 continental record shows no hurricane impact in Alaska, so storm-season prep for a boat here is about remnant rain and wind. 36 boat storage facilities are listed in Alaska.
| Month | Anchorage high / low | boat | Anchorage precip | Fairbanks high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 11° | laid up | 0.8 in | 1° / -17° | laid up |
| Feb | 27° / 15° | laid up | 0.9 in | 12° / -11° | laid up |
| Mar | 33° / 19° | laid up | 0.7 in | 25° / -3° | laid up |
| Apr | 45° / 30° | laid up | 0.4 in | 46° / 22° | laid up |
| May | 56° / 40° | launch or haul-out | 0.7 in | 62° / 39° | launch or haul-out |
| Jun | 63° / 48° | launch or haul-out | 1.0 in | 72° / 50° | in the water |
| Jul | 66° / 53° | in the water | 1.8 in | 73° / 53° | in the water |
| Aug | 64° / 51° | launch or haul-out | 2.9 in | 66° / 48° | in the water |
| Sep | 56° / 43° | launch or haul-out | 3.1 in | 55° / 36° | launch or haul-out |
| Oct | 42° / 31° | laid up | 1.8 in | 34° / 18° | laid up |
| Nov | 29° / 18° | laid up | 1.2 in | 12° / -4° | laid up |
| Dec | 25° / 14° | laid up | 1.2 in | 4° / -13° | laid up |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Anchorage has 1 month in the water (July to July), 4 of launch or haul-out and 7 laid up. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
NOAA's table of continental U.S. hurricane impacts records no hurricane-force winds in Alaska from 1851 through 2025; the season risk for a stored boat is flooding and debris from weakened systems.
Anchorage averages 16.4 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in September (3.1 in), before any storm is added.
36 live listings in 11 cities; by listed type: 28 indoor, 19 covered and 33 outdoor (types overlap). No Alaska boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolve Magone Marine Service AK Inc | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Pacific Truck Center | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Snowbank Mini Storage | Palmer | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Peak Storage - Palmer | Palmer | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| J-B Stor N' Lok | Soldotna | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| U Do Mini Storage | Chugiak | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Tustumena Storage | Kasilof | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Soldotna Storage Connexion | Soldotna | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Storage Security Self | Eagle River | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Valdez Small Boat Harbor | Valdez | outdoor | ||
| Seldovia Small Harbor | Seldovia | outdoor | ||
| Cordova Boat Harbor | Cordova | outdoor | ||
| Whittier Harbor | Whittier | outdoor | ||
| Knudson Cove Marina | Ketchikan | outdoor | ||
| Eagle River Self Storage | Eagle River | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Chugiak Storage | Chugiak | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Brown Bear Shrink Wrap-Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Tope Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | ||
| 76th Park and Store | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Arctic Storage at Park Lane | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 17 | 14 | 7 | 14 |
| Eagle River | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Soldotna | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Palmer | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Chugiak | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Cordova | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kasilof | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ketchikan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seldovia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Valdez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
NOAA's continental U.S. hurricane impact table (1851-2025) records no hurricane-force winds in Alaska. Weakened tropical systems still bring heavy rain, so a boat stored in a low spot or below grade can flood during the June to November season. Anchorage averages 16.4 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in September.
28 of 36 live Alaska listings list enclosed indoor space; 19 list covered and 33 outdoor spaces. By city: Anchorage (17; 14 enclosed), Eagle River (4; 4 enclosed), Soldotna (4; 4 enclosed) and Palmer (3; 3 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Anchorage (14) and Eagle River (4). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 11 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 28 Alaska listings list enclosed space; book one before June. Anchorage has 1 month in the water by our rule. NOAA records no hurricane-force winds in Alaska, so the realistic threat to a boat is a remnant storm's rain. Anchorage averages 3.1 inches in September, so check the site drains.
Listings span 11 Alaska cities. The largest groups are Anchorage (17 listed), Eagle River (4 listed), Soldotna (4 listed), Palmer (3 listed) and Chugiak (2 listed). For covered spaces, Anchorage (7) and Soldotna (4) lead. Statewide, 33 list open lots, 19 covered parking and 28 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00026451, USW00026411); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).