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Alaska Weather in February

Averages By Month

While nights are extremely cold with around -15°F in the Arctic and the Interior region, nights are a little less harsh in the Southwest, Southcentral and Southeast with temperatures around 30°F. So be sure to pack warm clothes when viewing the spectacular northern lights that do appear in February.

Thanks to the high percentage of precipitation in February all over Alaska you will find perfect conditions for skiing and dog sledding. You can also watch the longest dog race during February that takes place from Big Lake to Fairbanks. Be prepared for chilly winds the further north you go and expect temperatures during the day of around 6°F!

As is the case all year round, the most clouds and fog are to be found in the southern regions. However, thanks to the Pacific Ocean and Chugach Mountains you can expect higher day temperatures of up to 40°F there. You can warm up at the numerous events of Fur Rendezvous, Alaska’s oldest and largest festival that starts in mid February.

Southeast Alaska (Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway) Weather February

High and Low Temperature in February °F

Rain Days in February

Current Weather

33°F overcast clouds
Local Time

Hourly 10 Days

Averages

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

33° 35° 40° 48° 57° 62° 64° 63° 56° 47° 38° 34°

Low °F

24° 25° 28° 33° 41° 47° 50° 49° 44° 38° 29° 26°

Hours Light

4h 10h 12h 14h 16h 18h 17h 16h 14h 9h 8h 6h

Rain Days

20 17 19 17 16 15 18 19 22 24 21 21

Snowfall (inch)

28 17 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 16

Southcentral Alaska (Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Wasilla) Weather February

High and Low Temperature in February °F

Rain Days in February

Current Weather

52°F overcast clouds
Local Time

Hourly 10 Days

Averages

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

21° 25° 33° 42° 55° 62° 65° 62° 55° 40° 28° 22°

Low °F

11° 19° 30° 40° 48° 52° 50° 40° 30° 15° 12°

Hours Light

6h 10h 12h 14h 17h 18h 18h 16h 14h 10h 8h 6h

Rain Days

7 6 7 4 5 7 11 15 15 11 8 7

Snowfall (inch)

15 10 12 5 1 0 0 0 1 5 12 21

Southwest Alaska (Kodiak Island, Unalaska, King Salmon, Naknek) Weather February

High and Low Temperature in February °F

Rain Days in February

Current Weather

44°F light rain
Local Time

Hourly 10 Days

Averages

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

23° 27° 34° 44° 56° 63° 65° 64° 55° 40° 28° 25°

Low °F

11° 14° 19° 29° 40° 48° 52° 50° 42° 29° 17° 13°

Hours Light

8h 10h 12h 16h 17h 18h 17h 16h 14h 10h 8h 5h

Rain Days

7 6 7 4 5 7 11 15 15 11 8 7

Snowfall (inch)

11 11 10 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 13 17

Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, North Pole, Denali Park, Tok) Weather February

High and Low Temperature in February °F

Rain Days in February

Current Weather

55°F clear sky
Local Time

Hourly 10 Days

Averages

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

24° 42° 60° 70° 72° 68° 55° 32° 12°

Low °F

-18° -15° 20° 38° 48° 52° 48° 38° 18° -4° -15°

Hours Light

6h 8h 12h 14h 18h 20h 19h 17h 14h 10h 7h 5h

Rain Days

9 7 7 4 8 11 13 15 10 11 9 8

Snowfall (inch)

10 8 5 3 1 0 0 0 2 11 13 12

Arctic Alaska (Coldfoot, Utqiagvi, Nome, Kotzebue) Weather February

High and Low Temperature in February °F

Snow days in February

Current Weather

32°F clear sky
Local Time

Hourly 10 Days

Averages

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

-8° -12° -10° 24° 38° 45° 41° 33° 18° -4°

Low °F

-19° -22° -20° -10° 15° 29° 33° 33° 28° -7° -17°

Hours Light

4h 8h 12h 16h 22h 24h 24h 20h 14h 10h 4h 0h

Snow Days

5 5 5 5 6 6 9 12 12 13 7 6

Snowfall (inch)

3 3 2 3 3 1 0 1 4 9 6 8


Alaska Weather by Month

Best Time to Visit Alaska

This depends greatly on the things you want to do during your stay. Spring is the best season to go on a cruise and see some gray whales. The warmest months are June, July and August with temperatures around a range of 45-70°F. September already brings cooler nights but you could also experience an extended summer with the warm Alaska weather being prolonged in September.

The northern lights can be observed from September through mid-April. During winter you can also view the artistic masterpieces created by ice carvers and try or watch some dog mushing. Winter in Alaska is also known for its spectacular festivals.

Things to know about Alaska

Alaska is of course a perfect vacation destination for winter sports activities like all sorts of skiing, dog mushing, ice skating, snowmobiling... this list could be continued endlessly. But Alaska is also a popular destination for summer vacations where you can visit various national parks, explore glaciers all year round, see wildlife such as brown bears, mooses and hawks and the breathtaking extent of untouched nature.

Alaska dog mushing
northern lights in Alaska
The northern lights or Aurora Borealis are another spectacle of nature that can be observed from April to November. And finally there are things to do out at sea like whale watching, fishing… even snorkeling is possible in summer!
All year round there are various festivals and celebrations that give you the chance to meet the locals of this huge state. Keep this vastness in mind when planning your trip, calculate enough time for your vacation and be sure to keep track of the weather in Alaska!

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