Climate and monthly weather forecastFort Richardson, AK
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Fort Richardson, Alaska, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C). Fort Richardson reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 19.6°F (-6.9°C) at the peak and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) at the lowest. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C). February reports an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C), slightly varied from January's 19.6°F (-6.9°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Fort Richardson, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C). March's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C), slightly deviating from February's 24.1°F (-4.4°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Fort Richardson, Alaska, is an icy spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C). With the onset of April, Fort Richardson's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in March to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C). May brings a rise in Fort Richardson's average high-temperature, moving from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in April to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Fort Richardson, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average low of 46.4°F (8°C). With the onset of June, Fort Richardson's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from May's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July is an enjoyable summer month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C). July temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and dip to a low of 50.4°F (10.2°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Fort Richardson, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.5°F (15.3°C) and min 48.7°F (9.3°C). The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C), not significantly different from the 62.2°F (16.8°C) of July. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Fort Richardson, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C). September sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in August to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, in Fort Richardson, Alaska, is a wintry autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C). The average high-temperature decreases in October, shifting from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in September to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a subzero cold month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 26.8°F (-2.9°C). Onset of November witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) in October to a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C). The initiation of December records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Weather in December »Updated: Jul 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 19.6°F (-6.9°C) at the peak and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) at the low.
Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December.
Throughout the year, there are 67.9 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.
The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%.
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.
With an average relative humidity of 67%, May is the least humid month.
The month with the least rainfall in Fort Richardson is May, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.
In Fort Richardson, snow does not fall in June through August.
With an average of 19h and 12min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
In Fort Richardson, July is identified by the average highest temperatures, reaching a peak of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and a low of 50.4°F (10.2°C).
September is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 6.85" (174mm) of snow.
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
Average temperature
Fort Richardson, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average pressure in January:
29.7"Hg - Average pressure in February:
29.83"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.77"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.82"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:
29.67"Hg - Average pressure in December:
29.67"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.67"Hg).
Average wind speed
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
4.9mph - Average wind speed in February:
4.7mph - Average wind speed in March:
4.5mph - Average wind speed in April:
4.8mph - Average wind speed in May:
4.8mph - Average wind speed in June:
4.6mph
- Average wind speed in July:
4.3mph - Average wind speed in August:
4.5mph - Average wind speed in September:
4.8mph - Average wind speed in October:
4.9mph - Average wind speed in November:
5.4mph - Average wind speed in December:
5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (5.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity
Fort Richardson, AK
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).
Average rainfall
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
0.71" - Average rainfall in February:
0.79" - Average rainfall in March:
0.75" - Average rainfall in April:
0.75" - Average rainfall in May:
0.59" - Average rainfall in June:
0.79"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.38" - Average rainfall in August:
1.93" - Average rainfall in September:
2.2" - Average rainfall in October:
1.89" - Average rainfall in November:
1.14" - Average rainfall in December:
1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.59").
Average rainfall days
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
7.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
6.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
9.9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
11.1 days - Average rainfall days in May:
10.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
13.7 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
15 days - Average rainfall days in August:
19.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
17.4 days - Average rainfall days in October:
15.6 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10.6 days - Average rainfall days in December:
8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
3.43" - Average snowfall in February:
5.12" - Average snowfall in March:
4.65" - Average snowfall in April:
3.03" - Average snowfall in May:
0.2" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
10.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
12.7 days - Average snowfall days in March:
11.7 days - Average snowfall days in April:
6.5 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.8 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:
0.4 days - Average snowfall days in October:
2.8 days - Average snowfall days in November:
10.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Fort Richardson, 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 12min
- 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 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 24min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 36min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 6min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
7h and 42min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 12min - Average sunshine in November:
4h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
16.6 days - Average sunshine days in February:
12.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
11.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
16.9 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13 days - Average sunshine days in August:
9.7 days - Average sunshine days in September:
9.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
12 days - Average sunshine days in November:
13.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are August and September (9.7 days).
Average UV index
Fort Richardson, AK
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Fort Richardson, AK
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility
Fort Richardson, AK
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5mi).
