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Anchorage in February
Anchorage warms up: highs climb to 28°F (-2°C), from 24°F in January, with lows of 19°F (-7°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 28°F (-2°C).
Average lows of 19°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 36 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (47 → 46/100).
- Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so February falls outside its suggested window.
- February sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Anchorage in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Snow City Cafe
Downtown breakfast spot known for reindeer sausage and crab cake Benedict.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Glacier Brewhouse
Downtown brewpub with house beers and a wood-fired grill, a fixture on 5th Avenue since the 1990s.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Anchorage Museum
Alaska's largest museum, strong on Alaska Native objects, art and Arctic science.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
11-mile paved trail along Cook Inlet with views of Denali on clear days and moose sightings.
Kincaid Park
Large park at the end of the Coastal Trail with miles of groomed and lit cross-country ski trails and frequent moose.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Dances, storytelling and village sites representing Alaska's major Native cultures.
Nearby in February
- Talkeetna in February~77 mi · highs 25°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Seward in February~79 mi · highs 33°F, 8.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Homer in February~123 mi · highs 34°F, 5.1 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Fairbanks in February~260 mi · highs 13°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 9°C (15°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~296 m to Anchorage's ~32 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Anchorage in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Anchorage?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 77. Expect highs of 28°F (-2°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Anchorage in February?
Average highs are 28°F (-2°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Anchorage in February?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 32.3 in (820 mm).
What should I pack for Anchorage in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Anchorage
Routes in season in February
- Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage Dec – Mar
Planning Anchorage in February?
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