Girdwood (AK) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Girdwood’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from mild to very cold in Girdwood. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 15°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -6°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around -13°C.
The chart below illustrates the average day and night temperatures in Girdwood throughout the year:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
July, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 137 mm of snowfall spread over roughly 13 days. For more information, please visit our Girdwood Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Girdwood Temperatures Compared World Wide
Girdwood’s average annual maximum temperature is 3°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Girdwood’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Girdwood climate page.
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