Alta Weather in February

What's the weather like in Alta (Finnmark) in February 2024?

The climate in Alta during February can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

February is in the winter in Alta and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

Alta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2.3°C 27.9°F
Nightly temperature -12.7°C 9.1°F
Average temperature -7.5°C 18.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 46 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 4.4°C 39.9°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average February is the 5th driest month of the year in Alta with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Alta

Alta average temperature in February

February rainfall

Alta average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Alta average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Alta in February 2024.

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Alta weather stats

Alta weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.3°C 61.3°F
Driest month: May 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: May 0hrs
Coldest month: January -3.1°C 26.4°F
Wettest month: October 71mm 2.8ins
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