Anchorage, AK weather in February
In February, Anchorage sees highs around 27°F and lows around 15°F: very cold and snowy. There are about 8 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 13.4 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 27°F
- Normal low
- 15°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 0.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.4 in
- snow on the ground 27 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 25°F | 30°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 16°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 9:19 am / 5:06 pm | 8:03 am / 6:21 pm |
| Daylight | 7.8 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am18°Fdew point 13°F
- 9 am18°Fdew point 13°F
- Noon23°Fdew point 16°F
- 3 pm26°Fdew point 17°F
- 6 pm24°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm21°Fdew point 15°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Anchorage Merrill Fld (2 mi away); average wind 3 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more27 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry February brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 13.4 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 36°F
- Coolest February1999: average high 14°F
- Wettest February1996: 2.4 in
- Driest February2007: 0.1 in
- Highest reading49°F (February 27, 2014)
- Lowest reading-28°F (February 4, 1999)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 23°F | 27°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 15°F | 19°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 6.5 h | 9.0 h | 11.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Seward, AK79 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Denali Park, AK177 mi · high 20°F · 7 wet days
How Anchorage ranks in February
- Normal high371st warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days157th driest of 378
- Comfortable days302nd most of 340
What to pack for Anchorage in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 15°F, highs near 27°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 27 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1225 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Anchorage in February?
The normal high is 27°F and the normal low is 15°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -28°F (February 4, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Anchorage in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (2.4 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Anchorage in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 13.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 27 days.
Is February a good time to visit Anchorage?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Anchorage (24 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Anchorage Intl Airport (USW00026451), 5.4 mi SW of the city center, 120 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Anchorage Merrill Fld (USW00026409), 1.5 mi E of the city center, 138 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Merrill Field Airport (702735-26409), 1.4 mi E of the city center, 126 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).