Girdwood (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Girdwood can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be mild during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Girdwood can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in July to a very cold -6°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -13°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Precipitation and rainy days
Girdwood is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2479 mm. The climate in Girdwood shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy snowfall in December, with an average of 292 mm of precipitation over 12 snowy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 112 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
For more details, please visit our Girdwood Precipitation page.
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Girdwood serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Girdwood.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 77%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Girdwood in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 292 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 112 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 289 hours of sunshine.
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