What’s the climate like in Girdwood?
The current climate of Girdwood features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of -4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Girdwood in recent years was 28°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -23°C in January 2020.
On average, Girdwood gets 2635 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 520 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Girdwood?
The best time to visit Girdwood for pleasant to warm weather is June and July. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Girdwood.
Climate Table of Girdwood
The climate table of Girdwood shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -4 | -2 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 0 | -3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -9 | -8 | -1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -5 | -8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 221 | 105 | 124 | 109 | 169 | 109 | 151 | 277 | 285 | 461 | 349 | 275 |
| Snow (cm) | 79 | 71 | 70 | 22 | 2,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,4 | 36 | 118 | 120 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2635 mm per year, averaging 220 mm per month
- Snowfall: 520 cm per year
- Driest months: 105 mm in February, 109 mm in April and June
- Wettest months: 461 mm in October, 349 mm in November and 285 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Girdwood
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Girdwood, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Girdwood
This graph shows how much precipitation Girdwood, Alaska, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Girdwood
This graph shows how much snow Girdwood, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Girdwood
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Girdwood, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Girdwood
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Girdwood, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Girdwood
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Girdwood, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Girdwood
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Girdwood, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Girdwood by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Girdwood. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
