Climate and monthly weather forecastGalena, AK
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Galena, Alaska, is another arctic cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max -0.8°F (-18.2°C) and min -10.5°F (-23.6°C). In Galena, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of -0.8°F (-18.2°C) and a low of -10.5°F (-23.6°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Galena, is a frigid cold month, with an average temperature varying between 8.4°F (-13.1°C) and -5.1°F (-20.6°C). In Galena, the average high-temperature in February increases from an arctic cold -0.8°F (-18.2°C) in January to an extremely cold 8.4°F (-13.1°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a subzero cold month in Galena, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and -0.4°F (-18°C). A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, transitioning from a frigid cold 8.4°F (-13.1°C) in February to a subzero cold 15.1°F (-9.4°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Galena, Alaska, is another subzero cold spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The shift from March to April sees a distinct increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from 15.1°F (-9.4°C) to a still subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Galena, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C). May's onset brings a noticeable temperature rise, soaring from a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in April to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Galena, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 46.4°F (8°C). In June, the average high-temperature increases from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in May to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Galena, Alaska, is another comfortable summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 67.3°F (19.6°C). In Galena, July is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another mild month in Galena, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 45°F (7.2°C) and max 60.4°F (15.8°C). With the onset of August, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from July's comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a chilly month in Galena, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C). Galena, Alaska, in September demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in August to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is an icy autumn month in Galena, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C). The shift into October is marked by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frigid cold month in Galena, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and an average low of 2.3°F (-16.5°C). With the onset of November, Galena experiences a distinct temperature drop, with the average high-temperature reducing from October's icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a frigid cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Galena, is also an arctic cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -5.4°F (-20.8°C) and an average high of 3.9°F (-15.6°C). December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's extreme cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C) to an arctic cold 3.9°F (-15.6°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jun 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January stands out as Galena's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of -0.8°F (-18.2°C) and a low-temperature of -10.5°F (-23.6°C).
January through March, with an average relative humidity of 96%, are most humid months.
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
In Galena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation.
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall.
In Galena, during the entire year, snow falls for 115.2 days and aggregates up to 43.07" (1094mm) of snow.
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
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 has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.
The least humid month is June, with an average relative humidity of 59%.
June through August are months without snowfall in Galena, Alaska.
With an average of 21h and 24min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
July stands out as Galena's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and a low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C).
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.
With an average of 4h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Galena, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.5°F).
Average pressure
Galena, AK
- Average pressure in January:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in February:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.86"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.84"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.9"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.83"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.76"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.76"Hg - Average pressure in November:
29.82"Hg - Average pressure in December:
29.81"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.76"Hg).
Average wind speed
Galena, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
4.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
5mph - Average wind speed in March:
5.1mph - Average wind speed in April:
5.1mph - Average wind speed in May:
5mph - Average wind speed in June:
4.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5mph - Average wind speed in August:
4.9mph - Average wind speed in September:
5.2mph - Average wind speed in October:
5mph - Average wind speed in November:
4.9mph - Average wind speed in December:
4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).
Average humidity
Galena, AK
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).
Average rainfall
Galena, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
0.59" - Average rainfall in February:
0.91" - Average rainfall in March:
0.91" - Average rainfall in April:
1.02" - Average rainfall in May:
1.14" - Average rainfall in June:
1.5"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.54" - Average rainfall in August:
2.05" - Average rainfall in September:
1.57" - Average rainfall in October:
1.46" - Average rainfall in November:
0.98" - Average rainfall in December:
1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days
Galena, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
3.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.1 days - Average rainfall days in May:
16.7 days - Average rainfall days in June:
15.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
17.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
19 days - Average rainfall days in September:
15 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9.8 days - Average rainfall days in November:
2.4 days - Average rainfall days in December:
2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall
Galena, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
4.49" - Average snowfall in February:
7.09" - Average snowfall in March:
6.65" - Average snowfall in April:
4.72" - Average snowfall in May:
0.39" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days
Galena, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
14.2 days - Average snowfall days in February:
16.2 days - Average snowfall days in March:
20.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
15.9 days - Average snowfall days in May:
4 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in September:
2.3 days - Average snowfall days in October:
9.2 days - Average snowfall days in November:
15.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
17.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Galena, AK
- Average daylight in January:
5h and 24min - Average daylight in February:
8h and 30min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in April:
15h and 18min - Average daylight in May:
18h and 48min - Average daylight in June:
21h and 24min
- Average daylight in July:
19h and 54min - Average daylight in August:
16h and 24min - Average daylight in September:
13h and 0min - Average daylight in October:
9h and 36min - Average daylight in November:
6h and 18min - Average daylight in December:
4h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
2h and 48min - Average sunshine in February:
2h and 48min - Average sunshine in March:
3h and 18min - Average sunshine in April:
3h and 42min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in June:
2h and 24min
- Average sunshine in July:
6h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 18min - Average sunshine in September:
5h and 12min - Average sunshine in October:
4h and 18min - Average sunshine in November:
2h and 42min - Average sunshine in December:
2h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days
Galena, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
18 days - Average sunshine days in February:
13.6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
11.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
6.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
10.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
11.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
9.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
12.5 days - Average sunshine days in October:
14.9 days - Average sunshine days in November:
15.2 days - Average sunshine days in December:
14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.5 days).
Average UV index
Galena, AK
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Galena, AK
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility
Galena, AK
The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).
