February weather forecast
Wainwright, AK

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Wainwright, is also an arctic cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -0°F (-17.8°C) and min -9.4°F (-23°C).

Temperature

The transition from January to February sees an average high-temperature of a still polar cold -0°F (-17.8°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. In Wainwright, February's nights observe an average temperature dip to a life-threatening cold -9.4°F (-23°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

Rainfall

In Wainwright, Alaska, during February, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 66.3 rainfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout February, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wainwright, there are 134.6 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Wainwright, Alaska, is 7h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:35 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 9:09 am and sunset at 6:35 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 1.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wainwright are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in February translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Wainwright?

The high-temperature, in February, in Wainwright, is -0°F (-17.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to -9.4°F (-23°C).

What is the most humid month in Wainwright?

The months with the highest humidity in Wainwright, Alaska, are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

What is the average humidity in February in Wainwright?

In February, the average relative humidity in Wainwright, Alaska, is 94%.

How many days does it rain in February in Wainwright?

In Wainwright, Alaska, in February, during 0.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wainwright in February?

In February, in Wainwright, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout February, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February in Wainwright?

In Wainwright, Alaska, the average day length in February is 7h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Wainwright?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:35 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wainwright, Alaska, sunrise is at 9:09 am and sunset at 6:35 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wainwright have in February?

In Wainwright, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in February is 1.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wainwright?

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wainwright.

How high is the UV index in February in Wainwright?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Wainwright, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Wainwright, AK

Average temperature in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average high temperature in February: 0°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: -9.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).

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Average pressure in February
Wainwright, AK

Average pressure in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average pressure in February: 30.04"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).

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Average wind speed in February
Wainwright, AK

Average wind speed in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average wind speed in February: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).

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Average humidity in February
Wainwright, AK

Average humidity in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average humidity in February: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

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Average rainfall in February
Wainwright, AK

Average rainfall in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in February
Wainwright, AK

Average rainfall days in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average rainfall days in February: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Wainwright, AK

Average snowfall in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in February
Wainwright, AK

Average snowfall days in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average snowfall days in February: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average daylight in February: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 1h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Wainwright, AK

Average sunshine days in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average sunshine days in February: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in February
Wainwright, AK

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

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

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Average cloud cover in February
Wainwright, AK

Average cloud cover in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average cloud cover in February: 83

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in February
Wainwright, AK

Average visibility in February - Wainwright, AK
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

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

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