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, in February, during 11.4 snowfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Anchorage, in February, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.45" (113mm) of snow.
• Juneau - February »
  In Juneau, Alaska, during February, snow falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 48.5" (1232mm) of snow. In Juneau in February, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 6.69" (170mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Fairbanks - February »
  In Fairbanks during February, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Fairbanks in February, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Wasilla - February »
  In Wasilla in February, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wasilla, Alaska, in February, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sitka - February »
  In Sitka, Alaska, in February, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 15.39" (391mm) of snow. In Sitka, in February, during 10.2 snowfall days, 15.39" (391mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Ketchikan - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Ketchikan is February, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 13.11" (333mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Ketchikan is February, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 13.11" (333mm) of snow.
• Kenai - February »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Kenai, Alaska. In Kenai, during February, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.
• Kodiak - February »
  In Kodiak, in February, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kodiak, in February, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bethel - February »
  February in Bethel sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from an extreme cold 12.2°F (-11°C) in January to a freezing cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C). 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 14.1 snowfall days, 6.93" (176mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Palmer, during February, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.
• Homer - February »
  In Homer, in February, during 14.2 snowfall days, 10.12" (257mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Homer's nighttime temperatures in February reveal a minimal variation from the daytime highs, averaging at a still freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).
• Unalaska - February »
  In Unalaska in February, snow falls for 14 days, with typically accumulated 5.59" (142mm) of snow. In Unalaska, Alaska, in February, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.