February weather forecastNuiqsut, AK

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Nuiqsut, is a polar cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -14.3°F (-25.7°C) and an average high of -3.6°F (-19.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of February coincides with an average high-temperature of an arctic cold -3.6°F (-19.8°C), indicating a minimal shift from January's -7.1°F (-21.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of -14.3°F (-25.7°C) is noted during the month of February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 0.7 days. Throughout February, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nuiqsut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 56 days and collects up to 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nuiqsut are January through June, August through December. In Nuiqsut, in February, during 12.8 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.7 snowfall days, and 17.99" (457mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 7h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:52 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 6:01 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Nuiqsut, the average sunshine in February is 2.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during February translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

In February, in Nuiqsut, the average high-temperature is -3.6°F (-19.8°C), and the average low-temperature is -14.3°F (-25.7°C).

The average relative humidity in February is 92%.

In Nuiqsut, Alaska, in February, during 0.7 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Nuiqsut, in February, during 12.8 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Nuiqsut, the average day length in February is 7h and 16min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:52 am and sunset at 3:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 6:01 pm AKST.

In Nuiqsut, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in February is 2.3h.

February, March, May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average high temperature in February: -3.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: -14.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.8°F).

Average pressure in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average pressure in February: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average wind speed in February: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.9mph).

Average humidity in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average humidity in February: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").

Average rainfall days in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average rainfall days in February: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average snowfall in February: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.19").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average snowfall days in February: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average daylight in February: 7h and 18min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average cloud cover in February: 73

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in February
Nuiqsut, AK

  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, November and December (4mi).