Girdwood weather in January (Alaska, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Girdwood for January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Girdwood usually has very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -13°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Girdwood in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 231 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 85 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Girdwood. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Girdwood climate page with graphs.

 

Girdwood, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 231 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 85 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

Data from: Anchorage, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Girdwood should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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