Fairbanks weather in February (Alaska, United States of America)

Curious about the February weather in Fairbanks? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Fairbanks generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. February falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -10°C, while night temperatures can drop to -20°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Fairbanks in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 119 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Fairbanks. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fairbanks climate page with graphs.

 

Fairbanks, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 119 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Fairbanks in February?

Visitors traveling to Fairbanks should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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