Juneau, AK weather in February
In February, Juneau sees highs around 36°F and lows around 25°F: cold and snowy. There are about 17 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 16.7 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 36°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.7 in
- snow on the ground 15 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 63% | 58% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:02 am / 4:20 pm | 6:55 am / 5:25 pm |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | 10.5 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 am28°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am29°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon33°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm34°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm31°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Juneau Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 7 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 snow17 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more15 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry February brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.7 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 43°F
- Coolest February1994: average high 24°F
- Wettest February1996: 8.4 in
- Driest February2003: 1.4 in
- Highest reading57°F (February 27, 1992)
- Lowest reading-8°F (February 8, 2008)
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 | 33°F | 36°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 25°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 20 | 17 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 7.3 h | 9.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +3°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Sitka, AK93 mi · high 41°F · 17 wet days
- Drier: Skagway, AK86 mi · high 35°F · 10 wet days
How Juneau ranks in February
- Normal high316th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days374th driest of 378
- Comfortable days305th most of 340
What to pack for Juneau in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 36°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 17 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 15 days
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 976 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 Juneau in February?
The normal high is 36°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -8°F (February 8, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Juneau in February?
About 17 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (8.4 in); the driest was in 2003 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Juneau in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 15 days.
Is February a good time to visit Juneau?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Juneau (21 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Juneau Intl Airport (USW00025309), 6.5 mi NW of the city center, 16 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Juneau International (703810-25309), 6.1 mi NW of the city center, 19 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).