February weather forecast
Sterling, AK

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Sterling, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

Sterling's average high-temperature in February is a still subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C), indicating a subtle variation from January. The average temperature drops to a still subzero cold 15.6°F (-9.1°C) during the night in the month of February.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Sterling are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout February, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Sterling. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of February in Sterling, sunrise is at 9:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:28 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Sterling is 4.9h.

UV index

February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In February, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sterling in February?

February temperatures in Sterling, Alaska, vary between a high-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Sterling?

The months with the highest humidity in Sterling are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in February in Sterling?

In Sterling, the average relative humidity in February is 90%.

How many days does it rain in February in Sterling?

In February, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout February, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Sterling?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February in Sterling?

In Sterling, in February, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sterling have in February?

In Sterling, Alaska, the average day length in February is 9h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Sterling?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 9:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:28 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Sterling?

In Sterling, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sterling?

February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sterling.

How high is the UV index in February in Sterling?

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

Average temperature in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average high temperature in February: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in February
Sterling, AK

Average pressure in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average pressure in February: 29.79"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.64"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Sterling, AK

Average wind speed in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average wind speed in February: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in February
Sterling, AK

Average humidity in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average humidity in February: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

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Average rainfall in February
Sterling, AK

Average rainfall in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in February
Sterling, AK

Average rainfall days in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Sterling, AK

Average snowfall in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average snowfall in February: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Sterling, AK

Average snowfall days in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average snowfall days in February: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average daylight in February: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Sterling, AK

Average sunshine days in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average sunshine days in February: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11 days).

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Average UV index in February
Sterling, AK

Average UV index in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in February
Sterling, AK

Average cloud cover in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average cloud cover in February: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

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Average visibility in February
Sterling, AK

Average visibility in February - Sterling, AK
  • Average visibility in February: 4mi

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

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