The weather in February in Ketchikan
It's cold in February in Ketchikan with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 3°C.
Looking for sun? February isn’t a good month to be in Ketchikan. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Ketchikan, Alaska. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 12°C in 2016, Ketchikan reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Ketchikan is 7°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation and snowfall
In February, there is an average of 345 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. Of the total precipitation, about 32 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in February for Ketchikan
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ketchikan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
February weather comparison
Ketchikan | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 5°C | 6°C |
Max. temperature | 8°C | 10°C |
Min. temperature | -3°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 345 mm | 82 mm |
Rainy days | 25 days | 11 days |
Total snowfall | 32 cm | 34 cm |
Snowy days | 15 days | 12 days |
Start of February
The month of February starts in Ketchikan with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -1°C.
Mid February
By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 6°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Ketchikan is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in February in Ketchikan, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in February in Ketchikan
Temperature in February in Ketchikan over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Ketchikan, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in February in Ketchikan
Total precipitation in February in Ketchikan over the years
Daily Snowfall in February in Ketchikan
Snowfall in February in Ketchikan per year
Daily UV index in February in Ketchikan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Ketchikan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Ketchikan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ketchikan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.