Chico, CA weather in February
February in Chico: cool, with some rain. Highs 62°F, lows 40°F, about 9 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 5:26 pm | 6:41 am / 5:57 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am43°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Red Bluff Muni Airport (37 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry February brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202020: average high 70°F
- Coolest February1998: average high 55°F
- Wettest February1998: 18.0 in
- Driest February2020: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading82°F (February 16, 2016)
- Lowest reading26°F (February 10, 1999)
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 | 57°F | 62°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 40°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 10 | 16 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Incline Village, NV105 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
How Chico ranks in February
- Normal high128th warmest of 378 cities; 41st of 60 in California
- Wet days233rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days100th most of 340
What to pack for Chico in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 62°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 394 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Chico in February?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 26°F (February 10, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Chico in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (18.0 in); the driest was in 2020, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Chico in February?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for February rounds to 0.0 in.
Is February a good time to visit Chico?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chico (58 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Orland (USC00046506), 19 mi W of the city center, 254 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Chico Univ Farm (USC00041715), 2.7 mi SSE of the city center, 185 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Red Bluff Muni Airport (USW00024216), 37 mi NW of the city center, 353 ft (155 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Red Bluff Municipal Arpt (725910-24216), 37 mi NW of the city center, 355 ft (157 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.