Peoria, AZ weather in February
February in Peoria: mild and mostly dry. Highs 69°F, lows 44°F, about 4 days with rain. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 1.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 14% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 5:59 pm | 6:58 am / 6:24 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 (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical February day
- 6 am51°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm68°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm62°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (17 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F20 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 snow4 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry February brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 78°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 61°F
- Wettest February2005: 5.0 in
- Driest February2002: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading88°F (February 16, 1996)
- Lowest reading26°F (February 4, 2011)
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 | 65°F | 69°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 44°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 21 | 20 | 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
- Cooler: Sedona, AZ93 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
How Peoria ranks in February
- Normal high50th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days12th driest of 378
- Comfortable days2nd most of 340
What to pack for Peoria in February
- Layers – afternoons near 69°F but nights near 44°F
Heating and cooling
February has 245 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Peoria in February?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 26°F (February 4, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Peoria in February?
About 4 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (5.0 in); the driest was in 2002, with no measurable precipitation.
Is February a good time to visit Peoria?
February ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Peoria (76 out of 100). It has about 20 comfortable days. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Youngtown (USC00029634), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 1,135 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (USW00023183), 17 mi SE of the city center, 1,107 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (722780-23183), 17 mi SE of the city center, 1,113 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).