February weather forecast
Galena, AK

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Galena, is a frigid cold month, with an average temperature varying between 8.4°F (-13.1°C) and -5.1°F (-20.6°C).

Temperature

In Galena, the average high-temperature in February increases from an arctic cold -0.8°F (-18.2°C) in January to an extremely cold 8.4°F (-13.1°C). During the month of February, an average low-temperature of -5.1°F (-20.6°C) is recorded.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout February, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Galena are January through May, September through December. In Galena, during February, snow falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 115.2 snowfall days, and 43.07" (1094mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 8h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 6:43 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

An average high-temperature, in February, in Galena, is 8.4°F (-13.1°C) and the average low-temperature is -5.1°F (-20.6°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity in Galena, Alaska, is 96%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In February, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout February, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Galena, in February, snow falls for 16.2 days, with typically accumulated 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Galena have in February?

In February, the average day length is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 6:43 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Galena, the average sunshine duration in February is 2.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Galena is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Galena, AK

Average temperature in February - Galena, AK
  • Average high temperature in February: 8.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: -5.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.5°F).

Average pressure in February
Galena, AK

Average pressure in February - Galena, AK
  • Average pressure in February: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Galena, AK

Average wind speed in February - Galena, AK
  • Average wind speed in February: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Galena, AK

Average humidity in February - Galena, 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 (59%).

Average rainfall in February
Galena, AK

Average rainfall in February - Galena, AK
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in February
Galena, AK

Average rainfall days in February - Galena, AK
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Galena, AK

Average snowfall in February - Galena, AK
  • Average snowfall in February: 7.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Galena, AK

Average snowfall days in February - Galena, AK
  • Average snowfall days in February: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Galena, AK
  • Average daylight in February: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Galena, AK

Average sunshine days in February - Galena, AK
  • Average sunshine days in February: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.5 days).

Average UV index in February
Galena, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Galena, AK

Average cloud cover in February - Galena, AK
  • Average cloud cover in February: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in February
Galena, AK

Average visibility in February - Galena, AK
  • Average visibility in February: 2mi

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

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