Tuscaloosa, AL weather in February
In February, Tuscaloosa sees highs around 60°F and lows around 39°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 10 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 5:21 pm | 6:19 am / 5:46 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 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 am42°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tuscaloosa Muni Airport (3 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 40% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 5.4 in; a dry February brings about 3.6 in and a wet one about 7.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 69°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 52°F
- Wettest February2004: 7.4 in
- Driest February1996: 2.0 in
- Highest reading83°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading14°F (February 16, 1991)
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 | 56°F | 60°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 39°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 11 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Mobile, AL176 mi · high 66°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Murfreesboro, TN194 mi · high 53°F · 12 wet days
How Tuscaloosa ranks in February
- Normal high151st warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days286th driest of 378
- Comfortable days96th most of 340
What to pack for Tuscaloosa in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
February has 438 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Tuscaloosa in February?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 14°F (February 16, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Tuscaloosa in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (7.4 in); the driest was in 1996 (2.0 in).
Does it snow in Tuscaloosa in February?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for February rounds to 0.0 in.
Is February a good time to visit Tuscaloosa?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tuscaloosa (58 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Tuscaloosa Muni Airport (USW00093806), 2.7 mi W of the city center, 150 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Tuscaloosa Oliver Dam (USC00018385), 1.4 mi W of the city center, 152 ft (73 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Birmingham Airport (USW00013876), 54 mi ENE of the city center, 615 ft (390 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tuscaloosa Municipal Arpt (722286-93806), 2.7 mi W of the city center, 149 ft (76 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.