Whitehorse or Fairbanks in February?
On climate data, Fairbanks comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
WhitehorsePhoto: 117Avenue · CC BY-SA 3.0
FairbanksPhoto: Brady Riemenschneider · CC BY 2.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Whitehorse | Fairbanks |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -11 °C | -13 °C |
| Average daily low | -19 °C | -21 °C |
| Rainy days | 9 rainy days (est.) | 7 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 1 h/day | 1 h/day |
| Humidity | 96 % | 94 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Whitehorse is about 2 °C warmer by day.
Whitehorse or Fairbanks in February: the short answer
In February, Fairbanks comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Whitehorse 34/100 vs Fairbanks 38/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Whitehorse averages a climate score of 34/100, Fairbanks 42/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -11 °C in Whitehorse and -13 °C in Fairbanks — warmer in Whitehorse. Average daily lows are around -19 °C versus -21 °C.
On rain, Whitehorse sees about 9 rainy days in February and Fairbanks about 7 — drier in Fairbanks. Sunshine is comparable (1 vs 1 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Whitehorse records roughly 153 rainy days and Fairbanks about 127 — the drier of the two overall is Fairbanks. At their sunniest, Whitehorse reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Fairbanks about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Whitehorse has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Fairbanks has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Fairbanks scores higher in February (Whitehorse 39 vs Fairbanks 42).
Active & hiking: Fairbanks scores higher in February (Whitehorse 31 vs Fairbanks 35).
Family: Fairbanks scores higher in February (Whitehorse 33 vs Fairbanks 38).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Fairbanks leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Fairbanks carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.