Ketchikan, AK weather in February
In February, Ketchikan sees highs around 41°F and lows around 32°F: cold, with rain on most days and some snow. There are about 17 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 7.3 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 11.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.3 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 66% | 61% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:38 am / 4:21 pm | 6:39 am / 5:19 pm |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | 10.7 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 am35°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm39°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ketchikan Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 8 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 in13 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 11.8 in; a dry February brings about 7.8 in and a wet one about 13.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 7 days bring half an inch or more, and about 4 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.3 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 46°F
- Coolest February1994: average high 34°F
- Wettest February2016: 24.9 in
- Driest February2019: 1.8 in
- Highest reading62°F (February 27, 1992)
- Lowest reading2°F (February 24, 1994)
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 | 40°F | 41°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 32°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 22 | 17 | 21 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 7.8 h | 9.7 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +3°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Juneau, AK230 mi · high 36°F · 17 wet days
How Ketchikan ranks in February
- Normal high270th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days376th driest of 378
- Comfortable days306th most of 340
What to pack for Ketchikan in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 17 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 806 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 Ketchikan in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 2°F (February 24, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Ketchikan in February?
About 17 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 11.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (24.9 in); the driest was in 2019 (1.8 in).
Does it snow in Ketchikan in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is February a good time to visit Ketchikan?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Ketchikan (26 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Ketchikan Intl Airport (USW00025325), 2.8 mi WNW of the city center, 76 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Annette Island Airport (USW00025308), 21 mi S of the city center, 109 ft (69 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ketchikan Intl Airport (703950-25325), 3.2 mi WNW of the city center, 84 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).