Girdwood, AK
Unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Girdwood is a small unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It is 11.4 miles SW of Sunrise, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99540.
Girdwood at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- ZIP code
- 99540
- Nearest town
- Sunrise (11.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 60.9425, -149.1664
Weather in Girdwood now
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Girdwood weather by the hour
Girdwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Girdwood.
This week in Girdwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Girdwood
What is the weather usually like in Girdwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 70.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,801 mm
- 214.5 insnowfall per year · 545 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Girdwood: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALYESKA, AK US (USC00500243), adjusted for the elevation of Girdwood.
Girdwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Girdwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:47 AM | 4:24 PM | 6 h 36 min |
| February | 8:34 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| March | 8:09 AM | 8:01 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 9:20 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| May | 5:07 AM | 10:39 PM | 17 h 32 min |
| June | 4:17 AM | 11:37 PM | 19 h 20 min |
| July | 4:49 AM | 11:16 PM | 18 h 27 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 9:56 PM | 15 h 51 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 8:20 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| October | 8:37 AM | 6:47 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| November | 8:59 AM | 4:23 PM | 7 h 24 min |
| December | 10:00 AM | 3:43 PM | 5 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Girdwood?
Girdwood has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 70.9 inches (1,801 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 215 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Girdwood is June to September. 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 Girdwood
The closest live webcam is Alyeska › South, 2.9 miles NE of Girdwood.
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Questions about Girdwood
Where is Girdwood, AK?
Girdwood is an unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, 11.4 miles SW of Sunrise.
What county is Girdwood in?
Girdwood is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Girdwood, AK?
The ZIP code for Girdwood is 99540.
What is the nearest town to Girdwood?
Sunrise, 11.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Girdwood?
Yes. The closest is Alyeska › South, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Girdwood?
July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Girdwood?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Girdwood?
About 70.9 inches (1,801 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Girdwood?
Yes, about 215 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Girdwood?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Girdwood have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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