February weather forecast
Sterling, AK

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Sterling, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and min 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

Entering February, Sterling's average high-temperature reads a still subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. The average temperature during February nights is registered at a still freezing cold 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sterling, in February, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.9 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. 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.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sterling, Alaska. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

Sterling in February has an average high-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in February?

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

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Sterling, during February, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sterling have in February?

The average day length in February is 9h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

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 many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Sterling, Alaska, USA

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