Birchwood, AK
Unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Birchwood is a small unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It is 8.7 miles NW of Knik-Fairview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99505.
Birchwood at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP code
- 99505
- Nearest town
- Knik-Fairview (8.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.4053, -149.4689
Weather in Birchwood now
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Birchwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Birchwood.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Birchwood
What is the weather usually like in Birchwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 71°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 420 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Birchwood: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EKLUTNA WTP, AK US (USC00502737), adjusted for the elevation of Birchwood.
Birchwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Birchwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:52 AM | 4:22 PM | 6 h 29 min |
| February | 8:37 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 9 min |
| March | 8:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 9:23 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| May | 5:04 AM | 10:44 PM | 17 h 39 min |
| June | 4:12 AM | 11:44 PM | 19 h 32 min |
| July | 4:45 AM | 11:22 PM | 18 h 37 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 10:00 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 8:22 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| October | 8:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| November | 9:03 AM | 4:21 PM | 7 h 18 min |
| December | 10:06 AM | 3:40 PM | 5 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Birchwood?
Birchwood has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 71°F (21°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (420 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Birchwood is May to August. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Birchwood
The closest live webcam is Eklutna: Glenn Highway, 3.3 miles NE of Birchwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Birchwood.
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Questions about Birchwood
Where is Birchwood, AK?
Birchwood is an unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 8.7 miles NW of Knik-Fairview.
What county is Birchwood in?
Birchwood is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Birchwood, AK?
The ZIP code for Birchwood is 99505.
What is the nearest town to Birchwood?
Knik-Fairview, 8.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Birchwood?
Yes. The closest is Eklutna: Glenn Highway, 3.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Birchwood?
July, with an average high of 71°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Birchwood?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Birchwood?
About 16.6 inches (420 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Birchwood?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Birchwood?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Birchwood have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
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