Climate Insights for Birchwood Airport

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States

Hottest
Luglio
19°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-12°C low
Wettest
Agosto
160mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Birchwood Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1017mm of precipitation falls per year. Birchwood Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Birchwood Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Giugno, Agosto. The coldest months are Gennaio, Dicembre, Febbraio, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Birchwood Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -12° Feb Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -10° Mar Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Apr Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° May Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Aug Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 10° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 5° Oct Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -1° Nov Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -8° Dec Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Birchwood Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Luglio is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 37mm Mar Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 28mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 16mm May Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 18mm Nov Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 38mm Dec Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 48mm
Precipitation
Snow

Birchwood Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1017mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 160mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 38mm. That's 122mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Birchwood Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 48cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Birchwood Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Birchwood Airport, which began on December 21, 2026. Birchwood Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -12°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 141mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 359mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 325mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Expect around 59cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -3°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 192mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Expect around 119cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Birchwood Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-12 °C
-6 °C
7 km/h
53 mm
33 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-3 °C
7 km/h
58 mm
37 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
1 °C
7 km/h
45 mm
28 cm
Apr
-2 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
38 mm
16 cm
May
4 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
57 mm
2 cm
Jun
9 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
141 mm
3 cm
Oct
-1 °C
6 °C
7 km/h
108 mm
18 cm
Nov
-8 °C
-3 °C
7 km/h
76 mm
38 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-5 °C
7 km/h
81 mm
48 cm
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