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% *
Where to go in the United States of America in January
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
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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.
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