Climate and monthly weather forecastBirchwood, AK
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Birchwood, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C). Birchwood's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 19°F (-7.2°C) to a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Birchwood, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 11.5°F (-11.4°C). The high-temperature average in February for Birchwood is a still subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C), staying closely aligned with January's conditions. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Birchwood, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 13.1°F (-10.5°C). March observes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C), marking an insignificant difference from February's 24.3°F (-4.3°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Birchwood, Alaska, is a wintry spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C). Birchwood's April weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in March to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Birchwood, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C). The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) in April to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Birchwood, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C). A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as May gives way to June, with average highs shifting from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July is an enjoyable summer month in Birchwood, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and an average low of 48.4°F (9.1°C). The average temperatures reach their apex in July, averaging 63.1°F (17.3°C) at the high end and 48.4°F (9.1°C) at the low end. Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another mild month in Birchwood, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 46.4°F (8°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C). The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C), indicating a minimal shift from July's 63.1°F (17.3°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Birchwood, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C). The arrival of September signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in August to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another cold autumn month in Birchwood, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C). A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in October, reducing from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in September to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a subzero cold month in Birchwood, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.6°F (-8°C) and max 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Birchwood's November weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in October to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Birchwood, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and max 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C), closely following the temperature pattern of November. Weather in December »Updated: Jun 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 19°F (-7.2°C) and lows at 9.7°F (-12.4°C).
Throughout the year, there are 147 rainfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall in Birchwood are January through May, September through December.
Throughout the year, there are 57.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.
February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.
The month with the lowest UV index is February, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from AKDT to AKST.
May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 65%.
May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.
June through August are months without snowfall.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 19h and 18min of daylight.
June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.
Birchwood records the warmest temperatures in July, averaging a high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low of 48.4°F (9.1°C).
The month with the most rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 5.98" (152mm) of snow.
The month with the shortest days in Birchwood is December, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Birchwood, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure
Birchwood, AK
- Average pressure in January:
29.72"Hg - Average pressure in February:
29.83"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.77"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.83"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.9"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.86"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.75"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.71"Hg - Average pressure in November:
29.69"Hg - Average pressure in December:
29.69"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).
Average wind speed
Birchwood, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
4.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
4.3mph - Average wind speed in March:
4.2mph - Average wind speed in April:
4.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
4.5mph - Average wind speed in June:
4.3mph
- Average wind speed in July:
4.1mph - Average wind speed in August:
4.2mph - Average wind speed in September:
4.3mph - Average wind speed in October:
4.4mph - Average wind speed in November:
4.5mph - Average wind speed in December:
4.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).
Average humidity
Birchwood, AK
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).
Average rainfall
Birchwood, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
0.67" - Average rainfall in February:
0.71" - Average rainfall in March:
0.71" - Average rainfall in April:
0.67" - Average rainfall in May:
0.63" - Average rainfall in June:
0.91"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.46" - Average rainfall in August:
1.73" - Average rainfall in September:
1.81" - Average rainfall in October:
1.69" - Average rainfall in November:
1.02" - Average rainfall in December:
1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").
Average rainfall days
Birchwood, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
7.4 days - Average rainfall days in February:
8.5 days - Average rainfall days in March:
11.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
11.9 days - Average rainfall days in May:
11.1 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
14.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
18.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
15.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
13.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in December:
10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall
Birchwood, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
3.07" - Average snowfall in February:
4.41" - Average snowfall in March:
4.06" - Average snowfall in April:
2.32" - Average snowfall in May:
0.16" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days
Birchwood, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
9.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
11.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
9.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
5.8 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.6 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in October:
1.9 days - Average snowfall days in November:
8.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Birchwood, AK
- Average daylight in January:
6h and 36min - Average daylight in February:
9h and 6min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in April:
14h and 48min - Average daylight in May:
17h and 36min - Average daylight in June:
19h and 18min
- Average daylight in July:
18h and 18min - Average daylight in August:
15h and 42min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 54min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
7h and 12min - Average daylight in December:
5h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 12min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 30min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 30min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 54min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 18min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 12min - Average sunshine in September:
7h and 54min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 18min - Average sunshine in November:
4h and 48min - Average sunshine in December:
3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days
Birchwood, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.2 days - Average sunshine days in February:
13.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
12.1 days - Average sunshine days in May:
16 days - Average sunshine days in June:
11.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
12.6 days - Average sunshine days in August:
10.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
10.5 days - Average sunshine days in October:
13.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in December:
15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index
Birchwood, AK
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Birchwood, AK
The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility
Birchwood, AK
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).
