February weather forecast
Alaska, USA

February in Alaska continues to bear the grip of winter, though subtle signs of change become apparent as the month progresses. The extreme north, while still enduring formidable cold, sees temperatures that are occasionally milder than the lows of January. Nonetheless, it remains common for large swaths of Alaska, including cities like Fairbanks in the interior, to witness temperatures remaining below freezing for the majority of the month.

Compared to the peak cold in January, February provides a slight reprieve. The daylight hours gradually extend, signaling the onset of the approaching spring. By the end of the month, the increase in daylight becomes more pronounced, especially when juxtaposed with the shorter days of December and January.

Snow remains a predominant feature in February. Although the state continues to receive snowfall, it's slightly less than what January witnesses. The accumulated snow from previous months still blankets most regions, especially in the northern areas like the North Slope, which can see persistent snow layers due to consistently low temperatures. February is icy in Alaska, with the average temperatures in the -1°F (-18.3°C) to 15°F (-9.4°C) zone.

February’s precipitation patterns differ based on the region. While the northern and interior parts might experience substantial snowfall, regions like the southeastern panhandle might have a mix of rain and snow, depending on the temperature fluctuations. The longer daylight hours become especially apparent in the southern parts of Alaska, with cities like Juneau beginning to see a notable increase in sunlight. Still, the entire state remains under the influence of winter, with cold temperatures, snow-covered landscapes, and icy conditions prevalent throughout.

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• Anchorage - February »
  In Anchorage during February, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow. In Anchorage, during February, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.
• Juneau - February »
  In Juneau, Alaska, during February, snow falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 48.5" (1232mm) of snow. How many days does it snow in February in Juneau?
• Fairbanks - February »
  In Fairbanks in February, during 9.7 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fairbanks in February, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.
• Wasilla - February »
  In Wasilla in February, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Wasilla, during February, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.
• Sitka - February »
  In Sitka during February, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of precipitation. In Sitka, in February, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 15.39" (391mm) of snow.
• Ketchikan - February »
  In Ketchikan, during February, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of precipitation. In Ketchikan, Alaska, in February, the average water temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).
• Kenai - February »
  The onset of February in Kenai, Alaska, manifests an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. In Kenai in February, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kodiak - February »
  In Kodiak in February, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kodiak, in February, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Bethel - February »
  In Bethel, in February, snow falls for 12.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.96" (126mm) of snow. On the first day of February in Bethel sunrise is at 10:04 am and sunset at 5:56 pm.
• Palmer - February »
  In Palmer, in February, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In February, in Palmer, the rain falls for 8.9 days.
• Homer - February »
  In Homer, in February, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 10.12" (257mm) of snow. The commencement of February in Homer introduces an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C), closely mirroring the preceding month.
• Unalaska - February »
  In Unalaska, Alaska, in February, during 14 snowfall days, 5.59" (142mm) of snow is typically accumulated. February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Unalaska.