Swimming in Alaska in february 2025 Sea temperature by city in february

Do you want to go to the beach in Alaska in february 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in february in Alaska by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in Alaska in february 2025

Here, find the average sea temperature in Alaska in february in several coastal cities.

on average:

36°F

min: 34°F / max: 38°F

on average:

35°F

min: 31°F / max: 38°F

on average:

32°F

min: 31°F / max: 34°F

on average:

39°F

min: 37°F / max: 41°F

on average:

43°F

min: 42°F / max: 44°F

Cordova

on average:

41°F

min: 40°F / max: 42°F

Gambell (St. Lawrence Island)

on average:

29°F

min: 29°F / max: 29°F

Haines

on average:

40°F

min: 39°F / max: 41°F

Kenai

on average:

35°F

min: 31°F / max: 39°F

Kodiak

on average:

41°F

min: 39°F / max: 42°F

Kotzebue

on average:

32°F

min: 30°F / max: 33°F

Nome

on average:

30°F

min: 29°F / max: 29°F

Sand Point

on average:

39°F

min: 38°F / max: 41°F

Valdez

on average:

40°F

min: 39°F / max: 41°F

Where should you go swimming in Alaska in the month of february?

Swimming in Alaska in february is freezing

In february in Alaska swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.

Forget about swimming in Anchorage, Anchor Point, Dillingham, Dutch Harbor, Ketchikan, Cordova, Gambell (St. Lawrence Island), Haines, Kenai, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome, Sand Point and Valdez in february! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 34°F (and only 38°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in Alaska in february: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in february

Anchorage

February
Average sea temperature 36°F
Minimum sea temperature 34°F
Maximum sea temperature 38°F
Average outside temperature 22°F
Maximum outside temperature 25°F
Minimum outside temperature 18°F
Precipitation 2in
Number of days of precipitation 3 jour(s)
(11%)
Cloud cover 46%
Our opinion freezing swimming

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Anchor Point

February
Average sea temperature 35°F
Minimum sea temperature 31°F
Maximum sea temperature 38°F
Average outside temperature 29°F
Maximum outside temperature 31°F
Minimum outside temperature 27°F
Precipitation 4.4in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(25%)
Cloud cover 56%
Our opinion freezing swimming

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Dillingham

February
Average sea temperature 32°F
Minimum sea temperature 31°F
Maximum sea temperature 34°F
Average outside temperature 22°F
Maximum outside temperature 25°F
Minimum outside temperature 16°F
Precipitation 4.4in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(27%)
Cloud cover 63%
Our opinion freezing swimming

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Dutch Harbor

February
Average sea temperature 39°F
Minimum sea temperature 37°F
Maximum sea temperature 41°F
Average outside temperature 36°F
Maximum outside temperature 38°F
Minimum outside temperature 34°F
Precipitation 6.2in
Number of days of precipitation 10 jour(s)
(36%)
Cloud cover 71%
Our opinion freezing swimming

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Ketchikan

February
Average sea temperature 43°F
Minimum sea temperature 42°F
Maximum sea temperature 44°F
Average outside temperature 34°F
Maximum outside temperature 38°F
Minimum outside temperature 32°F
Precipitation 13.8in
Number of days of precipitation 13 jour(s)
(46%)
Cloud cover 59%
Our opinion freezing swimming

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List of coastal cities in Alaska

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