Weather in February in Alaska
Are you planning a trip a to Alaska in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Alaska in February?
Alaska is a region in the United States of America. Alaska has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. In February, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Point Barrow at -19°C to cold in Ketchikan at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Ketchikan and -25°C in Point Barrow. In many regions in the United States of America, February is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Point Barrow with an average of 15 mm to heavy snowfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 380 mm.Average sunshine
The city Anchorage usually sees around 123 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Alaska for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alaska climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Alaska?
Anchorage
In February Anchorage generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fairbanks
In February Fairbanks generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Juneau
In February Juneau generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenai
In February Kenai generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Soldotna
In February Soldotna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alaska, in the United States of America.
Is February the best time to visit Alaska?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Alaska due to the typically poor weather in Anchorage.
Generally speaking, July provides pleasant weather in Anchorage. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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