Weather forecast for todayBirchwood, AK

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 5:45 am AKDT

  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphE 100°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 29.55"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, there is widespread cloud cover, bringing a cooler and darker setting.
The temperature is a cold 35.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's expected 39.2°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 39°F
  • 30°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNW 335°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • UV index: 0
  • Sunrise: 8:46 am AKDT
  • Sunset: 6:39 pm AKDT
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Today, a mostly cloudy day is ahead.
A modest temperature shift from an icy 39.2°F at its peak to a subzero 30.2°F at its lowest point is expected.
The temperature will be in line with October's average maximum of 40.1°F.
Sunrise will be at 8:46 am and sunset at 6:39 pm; the daylight will last for 9h and 52min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 39°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 34°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 15%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphE 93°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 am
  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 109°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 8:46 am
  • 10 am
  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNW 308°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 2 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphWNW 294°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4 pm
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNW 318°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphWNW 286°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:39 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphWSW 258°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 36°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphW 274°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, gray skies are likely.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 33.8°F and the highest temperature of 39.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The forecasted high will be alike with the typical October maximum of 40.1°F. The lowest temperature today will be also alike with October's average minimum.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 13:45:35 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (5:45 am AKDT) is 35.6°F.

Today, a mostly cloudy day is ahead.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 39.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 30.2°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Birchwood, sunrise will be at 8:46 am and sunset at 6:39 pm (AKDT).

In Birchwood, today, there will be 9h and 52min of daylight.