Flagstaff, AZ weather in February
February in Flagstaff: chilly and snowy. Highs 46°F, lows 20°F, rain or snow on about 8 days and about 19.3 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 19.3 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 5:54 pm | 6:57 am / 6:20 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 (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical February day
- 6 am21°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon43°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Canyon NP Airport (59 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 19.3 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 55°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 37°F
- Wettest February1993: 10.1 in
- Driest February2002: 0.07 in
- Highest reading66°F (February 14, 2015)
- Lowest reading-9°F (February 3, 2016)
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 | 43°F | 46°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 20°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Sedona, AZ24 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Peoria, AZ117 mi · high 69°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT173 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
How Flagstaff ranks in February
- Normal high237th warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days136th driest of 378
What to pack for Flagstaff in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 46°F
- Layers – afternoons near 46°F but nights near 20°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 906 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Flagstaff in February?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (February 3, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Flagstaff in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.07 in).
Does it snow in Flagstaff in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 19.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Flagstaff?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Flagstaff (40 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103), 3.8 mi SSW of the city center, 7,003 ft (103 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sunset Crater Nm (USC00028329), 13 mi NNE of the city center, 6,980 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Grand Canyon NP Airport (USW00003195), 59 mi NNW of the city center, 6,606 ft (294 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).