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Chena Hot Springs in February
Chena Hot Springs warms up: highs climb to 12°F (-11°C), from 4°F in January, with lows of -2°F (-19°C) and about 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 12°F (-11°C)
- Avg low
- -2°F (-19°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.2 in (30 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 12°F (-11°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of -2°F (-19°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 1.2 in (30 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Daylight is short, roughly 7 h 56 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June & July.
- Comfort holds steady from January (53 → 51/100).
- 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 -2°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 Chena Hot Springs in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Aurora Ice Museum
Year-round museum built from ice and snow, with carved sculptures, ice chandeliers and a bar serving drinks in glasses of ice.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 12°F.
Aurora viewing tour
Night tours from the resort by snowcoach to a ridgetop above the valley, with heated yurts to wait in between displays.
Angel Rocks Trail
Loop trail off Chena Hot Springs Road climbing to granite tors above the North Fork of the Chena River.
Chena River State Recreation Area
Large state recreation area along Chena Hot Springs Road with trails, frozen river views and public-use cabins.
Nearby in February
- Fairbanks in February~51 mi · highs 13°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Talkeetna in February~226 mi · highs 25°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Anchorage in February~291 mi · highs 28°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~590 m to Chena Hot Springs's ~354 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.
Chena Hot Springs in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Chena Hot Springs?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are June & July, at up to 80. Expect highs of 12°F (-11°C) and 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends.
How cold is Chena Hot Springs in February?
Average highs are 12°F (-11°C) and average lows -2°F (-19°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Chena Hot Springs in February?
Not much: about 1.2 in (30 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 27.0 in (687 mm).
What should I pack for Chena Hot Springs in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around -2°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 Chena Hot Springs
Routes in season in February
- Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage Dec – Mar
Planning Chena Hot Springs in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.