Huntsville, AL weather in February
In February, Huntsville sees highs around 57°F and lows around 36°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 5:15 pm | 6:16 am / 5:41 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Huntsville Intl Airport (13 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 5.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 7.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 64°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 47°F
- Wettest February2019: 13.6 in
- Driest February2011: 2.1 in
- Highest reading83°F (February 23, 1996)
- Lowest reading1°F (February 4, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 57°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 36°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 7 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Montgomery, AL164 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Clarksville, TN132 mi · high 52°F · 11 wet days
How Huntsville ranks in February
- Normal high164th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days328th driest of 378
- Comfortable days151st most of 340
What to pack for Huntsville in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
February has 513 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Huntsville in February?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 1°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Huntsville in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (13.6 in); the driest was in 2011 (2.2 in).
Does it snow in Huntsville in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Huntsville?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Huntsville (50 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Huntsville Intl Airport (USW00003856), 13 mi WSW of the city center, 624 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Huntsville Intl/C.t.jones Field Airport (723230-03856), 13 mi WSW of the city center, 623 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).