February weather forecast
Fort Yukon, AK

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Weather in February

Following January's severe frost, February offers only a minor reprieve in frigid weather. The city continues to contend with abundant snowfall and high humidity levels, lending the city a persistent wintry guise. The relentless essence of winter, combined with poor visibility due to snow-covered landscapes, restraints out-of-door activities. Crisp, freezing mornings linger throughout the month. During this stage in the year, the combination of cold weather and pressure sparks icicle formations across the city.

Temperature

The commencement of February sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a life-threatening cold -6.3°F (-21.3°C) in January to a polar cold 1.8°F (-16.8°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of -12.6°F (-24.8°C) in February.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

Rainfall

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In February, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout February, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Yukon, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.1 days and aggregates up to 20.63" (524mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 8h and 11min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 9:42 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:51 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Yukon 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 maximum UV index, 1 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

In Fort Yukon, in February, the average high-temperature is 1.8°F (-16.8°C), and the average low-temperature is -12.6°F (-24.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Fort Yukon are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February in Fort Yukon is 96%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 0.6 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in February?

In February, the rain falls for 0.6 days. Throughout February, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In Fort Yukon, during February, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Yukon have in February?

The average day length in February is 8h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 9:42 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:51 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Fort Yukon, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in February is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in February?

In Fort Yukon, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average temperature in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average high temperature in February: 1.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: -12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18°F).

Average pressure in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average pressure in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average wind speed in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average wind speed in February: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, February and December (4.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average humidity in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average humidity in February: 96%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (44%).

Average rainfall in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average rainfall in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

Average rainfall days in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average rainfall days in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average rainfall days in February: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average snowfall in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average snowfall days in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average snowfall days in February: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average daylight in February: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average sunshine days in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.7 days).

Average UV index in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average UV index in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average cloud cover in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average cloud cover in February: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in February
Fort Yukon, AK

Average visibility in February - Fort Yukon, AK
  • Average visibility in February: 2mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (2mi).

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