Tucson, AZ weather in February
February in Tucson: mild and mostly dry. Highs 69°F, lows 43°F, rain on about 4 days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:17 am / 5:56 pm | 6:52 am / 6:20 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 11.5 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 am45°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Davis Monthan AFB (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 62% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 31%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F17 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 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry February brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 78°F
- Coolest February1998: average high 61°F
- Wettest February1998: 3.2 in
- Driest February1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading91°F (February 23, 2009)
- Lowest reading18°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 | 67°F | 69°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 43°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.1 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Sedona, AZ189 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
How Tucson ranks in February
- Normal high46th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days16th driest of 378
- Comfortable days12th most of 340
What to pack for Tucson in February
- Layers – afternoons near 69°F but nights near 43°F
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 5; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 2. All frost dates for Tucson.
Heating and cooling
February has 251 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Tucson in February?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 18°F (most recently on February 4, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Tucson in February?
About 4 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (3.2 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Tucson in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.1 in.
Is February a good time to visit Tucson?
February ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Tucson (73 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Tucson Intl Airport (USW00023160), 6.5 mi SSW of the city center, 2,549 ft (68 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Davis Monthan AFB (USW00023109), 4.6 mi SSE of the city center, 2,654 ft (173 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tucson International Airport (722740-23160), 6.4 mi SSW of the city center, 2,551 ft (70 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.