Skagway, AK weather in February
Skagway is cold in February, with some rain and some snow: highs average 35°F and nights drop to about 25°F. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 8.1 in.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.1 in
- snow on the ground 13 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:11 am / 4:17 pm | 7:01 am / 5:26 pm |
| Daylight | 8.1 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 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more13 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry February brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.1 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202004: average high 42°F
- Coolest February2007: average high 26°F
- Wettest February2004: 2.7 in
- Driest February2007: 0.1 in
- Highest reading53°F (February 11, 2008)
- Lowest reading-4°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 | 31°F | 35°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 25°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 7.0 h | 9.2 h | 11.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +4°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Sitka, AK166 mi · high 41°F · 17 wet days
How Skagway ranks in February
- Normal high337th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days259th driest of 378
- Comfortable days308th most of 340
What to pack for Skagway in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 13 days
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 983 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 Skagway in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -4°F (February 8, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Skagway in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (2.7 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Skagway in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 13 days.
Is February a good time to visit Skagway?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Skagway (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Skagway Airport (USW00025335), 0.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Skagway (USC00508525), 0.2 mi S of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Skagway Airport (703620-25335), 0.6 mi WSW of the city center, 24 ft . 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).