Seward, AK weather in February
In February, Seward sees highs around 34°F and lows around 24°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 14 wet days. Snowfall averages about 15.7 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 6.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.7 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 48% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 9:11 am / 5:10 pm | 7:58 am / 6:21 pm |
| Daylight | 8.0 h | 10.4 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 (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 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 6.3 in; a dry February brings about 3.6 in and a wet one about 8.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.7 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 42°F
- Coolest February1999: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2003: 14.9 in
- Driest February2009: 1.0 in
- Highest reading50°F (February 19, 2010)
- Lowest reading-15°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 | 31°F | 34°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 24°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 6.8 h | 9.2 h | 11.8 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +3°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Anchorage, AK79 mi · high 27°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Anchorage, AK79 mi · high 27°F · 8 wet days
How Seward ranks in February
- Normal high338th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days354th driest of 378
What to pack for Seward in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1011 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Seward in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -15°F (February 4, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Seward in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (14.9 in); the driest was in 2009 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Seward in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 15.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit Seward?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Seward (21 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Seward Airport (USW00026438), 1.9 mi NNE of the city center, 22 ft (67 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Seward 19N (USC00508377), 18 mi N of the city center, 518 ft (429 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).