Sitka, AK weather in February
In February, Sitka sees highs around 41°F and lows around 32°F: cold, with rain on most days. There are about 17 days with rain. It is one of the coldest months in Sitka. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 5.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 64% | 59% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:00 am / 4:29 pm | 6:56 am / 5:30 pm |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | 10.6 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 29°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm39°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sitka Airport (1 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 in12 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 5.9 in; a dry February brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 8.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 47°F
- Coolest February1994: average high 35°F
- Wettest February2020: 13.4 in
- Driest February2014: 1.7 in
- Highest reading60°F (February 26, 1992)
- Lowest reading11°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 | 41°F | 41°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 32°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 21 | 17 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 7.5 h | 9.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by 0°F from January and +2°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Skagway, AK166 mi · high 35°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Juneau, AK93 mi · high 36°F · 17 wet days
How Sitka ranks in February
- Normal high266th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days375th driest of 378
- Comfortable days307th most of 340
What to pack for Sitka in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 17 days
Heating and cooling
February has 794 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 Sitka in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 11°F (most recently on February 8, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Sitka in February?
About 17 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (13.4 in); the driest was in 2014 (1.7 in).
Is February a good time to visit Sitka?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sitka (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Sitka Airport (USW00025333), 1.4 mi WSW of the city center, 14 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Arpt (703710-25333), 1.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).