January weather forecast
Girdwood, AK

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Weather in January

Temperatures in January in Girdwood, Alaska are typically very low, with average highs reaching 18°F (-7.8°C) and lows dipping to 7.5°F (-13.6°C). This month sees a high relative humidity of 90% along with the most significant snowfall of the year, receiving an average of 5.87" (149mm). Amidst these snowy, humid conditions, sunshine hours are naturally limited. In comparison to February, however, the weather remains slightly colder, cloudier, and sees marginally less daylight, while still offering a plunging winter charm.

Temperature

In Girdwood, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 18°F (-7.8°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Humidity

In Girdwood, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Girdwood. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Girdwood. In Girdwood, Alaska, during January, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow. In Girdwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 92.4 days and aggregates up to 43.31" (1100mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Girdwood is 6h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:07 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of January, in Girdwood, sunrise is at 9:17 am and sunset at 5:02 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Girdwood is 2.7h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Girdwood?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Girdwood, Alaska, registering a high temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is January in Girdwood?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Girdwood, is 18°F (-7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Girdwood?

In January, the average relative humidity in Girdwood, Alaska, is 90%.

What is the driest month in Girdwood?

The month with the least rainfall in Girdwood, Alaska, is January, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Girdwood?

In Girdwood, Alaska, in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Girdwood in January?

In January, in Girdwood, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Girdwood?

The average day length in January is 6h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Girdwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:07 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Girdwood, Alaska, sunrise is at 9:17 am and sunset at 5:02 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Girdwood have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Girdwood?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Girdwood.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Girdwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Girdwood, AK

Average temperature in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average high temperature in January: 18°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Girdwood, AK

Average pressure in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average pressure in January: 29.69"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.66"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Girdwood, AK

Average wind speed in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Girdwood, AK

Average humidity in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Girdwood, AK

Average rainfall in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in January
Girdwood, AK

Average rainfall days in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Girdwood, AK

Average snowfall in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Girdwood, AK

Average snowfall days in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Girdwood, AK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Girdwood, AK

Average sunshine days in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Girdwood, AK

Average UV index in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Girdwood, AK

Average cloud cover in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 55).

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Average visibility in January
Girdwood, AK

Average visibility in January - Girdwood, AK
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (4mi).

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