Fayetteville, AR weather in February
February in Fayetteville: chilly, with some rain. Highs 52°F, lows 29°F, about 8 wet days and about 2.4 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.4 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:17 am / 5:43 pm | 6:48 am / 6:10 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 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 am34°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fayetteville Drake Fld (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 62°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 42°F
- Wettest February2018: 7.9 in
- Driest February1996: 0.2 in
- Highest reading87°F (February 22, 1996)
- Lowest reading-18°F (February 10, 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 | 48°F | 52°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 29°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: McKinney, TX242 mi · high 60°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Lee's Summit, MO197 mi · high 43°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Lee's Summit, MO197 mi · high 43°F · 5 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in February
- Normal high191st warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in Arkansas
- Wet days137th driest of 378
- Comfortable days159th most of 340
What to pack for Fayetteville in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 52°F
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 691 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -18°F (February 10, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.9 in); the driest was in 1996 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Fayetteville in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.4 in.
Is February a good time to visit Fayetteville?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (49 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fayetteville Drake Fld (USW00093993), 3.7 mi S of the city center, 1,251 ft (156 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Odell 2 N (USC00035354), 24 mi SW of the city center, 1,500 ft (93 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Drake Field Airport (723445-93993), 3.7 mi S of the city center, 1,237 ft (170 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.