El Cajon, CA weather in February
In February, El Cajon sees highs around 69°F and lows around 44°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 8 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in El Cajon. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 5:20 pm | 6:16 am / 5:43 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 (Pacific Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am53°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from San Diego Lindbergh Fld (14 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 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 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 3.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.7 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, 1991-20202016: average high 80°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 63°F
- Wettest February1998: 12.5 in
- Driest February2016: 0.6 in
- Highest reading95°F (February 22, 2002)
- Lowest reading29°F (February 1, 2002)
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 | 69°F | 69°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 44°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 16 | 20 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by 0°F from January and +2°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Palm Springs, CA75 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Oceanside, CA37 mi · high 62°F · 6 wet days
How El Cajon ranks in February
- Normal high47th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 60 in California
- Wet days158th driest of 378
- Comfortable days14th most of 340
What to pack for El Cajon in February
- Layers – afternoons near 69°F but nights near 44°F
Heating and cooling
February has 232 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is El Cajon in February?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 29°F (February 1, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in El Cajon in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (12.5 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.6 in).
Is February a good time to visit El Cajon?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for El Cajon (68 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: El Cajon (USC00042706), 2.0 mi ENE of the city center, 495 ft (60 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lakeside 2 E (USC00044710), 5.7 mi NE of the city center, 690 ft (255 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: San Diego Lindbergh Fld (USW00023188), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 15 ft (420 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: San Diego International Airport (722900-23188), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 15 ft (420 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).