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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Fairbanks this February? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Fairbanks includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season takes place during February. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -20°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 119 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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.

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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 1 m/s  
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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

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

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