Denali Park, AK weather in February
In February, Denali Park sees highs around 20°F and lows around -1°F: very cold and snowy. Expect about 7 wet days. Snowfall averages about 9.6 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 20°F
- Normal low
- -1°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 0.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.6 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 14°F | 23°F |
| Normal low | -3°F | -1°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 9:32 am / 4:45 pm | 8:05 am / 6:11 pm |
| Daylight | 7.2 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more28 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.7 in; a dry February brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 0.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 9.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201997: average high 32°F
- Coolest February1999: average high 2°F
- Wettest February1996: 2.7 in
- Driest February2015: 0.08 in
- Highest reading52°F (February 1, 2007)
- Lowest reading-54°F (February 5, 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 | 10°F | 20°F | 25°F |
| Normal low | -6°F | -1°F | 0°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | – | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 5.7 h | 8.7 h | 11.8 h |
Highs change by +10°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Anchorage, AK177 mi · high 27°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Fairbanks, AK84 mi · high 12°F · 7 wet days
How Denali Park ranks in February
- Normal high377th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days90th driest of 378
- Comfortable days303rd most of 340
What to pack for Denali Park in February
- A warm jacket – lows near -1°F, highs near 20°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1558 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 Denali Park in February?
The normal high is 20°F and the normal low is -1°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -54°F (February 5, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Denali Park in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (2.7 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.08 in).
Does it snow in Denali Park in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 9.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Mckinley Park (USC00505778), 2.0 mi WSW of the city center, 2,070 ft (340 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nenana Municipal Airport (702600-26435), 57 mi N of the city center, 361 ft (1,369 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).