Cool
Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Anchorage, Alaska, United States in February
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-3°C
Rain
24mm
Sun
4.2h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
29
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 24mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average -1°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Compare Anchorage, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February-3°C average high
February is on the cooler side of Anchorage's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February24mm average rain
February sits on the drier side of Anchorage's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February4.2 hours average sun
February is below Anchorage's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February-1°C average sea
February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February29 weather score
February scores below Anchorage's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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