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Fort Richardson, AK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fort Richardson, Alaska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C). January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and a minimum temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C). 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). Fort Richardson, Alaska, experiences an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C) in February, subtly different 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 still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C). During March, Fort Richardson observes a subtle ascent to a still freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) from February's 24.1°F (-4.4°C) in the average high-temperature. Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a cold spring month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C). The start of April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in March to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Richardson, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C). May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a cold 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 an average temperature ranging between max 58.6°F (14.8°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C). As June arrives, Fort Richardson's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from May's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a refreshing summer month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.4°F (10.2°C) and max 62.2°F (16.8°C). Fort Richardson's temperature records reveal July as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and lows of 50.4°F (10.2°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderate month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.5°F (15.3°C) and min 48.7°F (9.3°C). Fort Richardson marks the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C), hardly different from July's 62.2°F (16.8°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a fresh month in Fort Richardson, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C). Fort Richardson in September undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from August's refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Fort Richardson, Alaska, is another cold autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C). A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during October, shifting from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in September to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Fort Richardson, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C). November suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) in October to a subzero 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 temperature in the range of an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C). The onset of December manifests an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Weather in December »
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Fort Richardson?

January tends to be the coldest month in Fort Richardson, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How many days does it rain in Fort Richardson?

Throughout the year, in Fort Richardson, Alaska, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow in Fort Richardson?

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Fort Richardson, Alaska.

How many days does it snow in Fort Richardson?

In Fort Richardson, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.9 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.

What are the most humid months in Fort Richardson?

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Fort Richardson?

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.

What is the least humid month in Fort Richardson?

May is the least humid month in Fort Richardson, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the driest month in Fort Richardson?

May is the month with the least rainfall in Fort Richardson. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What month has the most sunshine in Fort Richardson?

With an average of 11.7h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

When it does not snow in Fort Richardson?

In Fort Richardson, snow does not fall in June through August.

When are the longest days in Fort Richardson?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 19h and 12min of daylight.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Fort Richardson?

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the warmest month in Fort Richardson?

July, marked by an average high-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and a low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C), is the warmest month.

What is the rainiest month in Fort Richardson?

September is the month with the most rainfall in Fort Richardson. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Fort Richardson?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Fort Richardson. Snow falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Richardson?

The month with the shortest days in Fort Richardson, Alaska, is December, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Richardson?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Richardson?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

Average temperature
Fort Richardson, AK

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).

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Average pressure
Fort Richardson, AK

Average pressure - Fort Richardson, AK

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).

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Average wind speed
Fort Richardson, AK

Average wind speed - Fort Richardson, AK

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).

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Average humidity
Fort Richardson, AK

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%).

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Average rainfall
Fort Richardson, AK

Average rainfall - Fort Richardson, AK

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.59").

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Average rainfall days
Fort Richardson, AK

Average rainfall days - Fort Richardson, AK

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).

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Average snowfall
Fort Richardson, AK

Average snowfall - Fort Richardson, AK

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days
Fort Richardson, AK

Average snowfall days - Fort Richardson, AK

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).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
Fort Richardson, AK

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Fort Richardson, AK

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).

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).

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Average sunshine days
Fort Richardson, AK

Average sunshine days - Fort Richardson, AK

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).

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Average visibility
Fort Richardson, AK

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).

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