Escondido, CA weather in February
Escondido is mild in February, with some rain: highs average 69°F and nights drop to about 46°F. There are about 7 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in Escondido. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 5:20 pm | 6:17 am / 5:44 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 am45°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Camp Pendleton MCAS (20 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
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 snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 1.1 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 79°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 61°F
- Wettest February1998: 11.3 in
- Driest February2016: 0.2 in
- Highest reading91°F (February 16, 2016)
- Lowest reading31°F (February 16, 2008)
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 | 45°F | 46°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 16 | 21 |
| 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
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA58 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Drier: Palm Springs, CA58 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Oceanside, CA18 mi · high 62°F · 6 wet days
How Escondido ranks in February
- Normal high52nd warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 60 in California
- Wet days106th driest of 378
- Comfortable days15th most of 340
Heating and cooling
February has 221 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Escondido in February?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 31°F (most recently on February 16, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Escondido in February?
About 7 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 (11.3 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.2 in).
Is February a good time to visit Escondido?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Escondido (68 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Escondido #2 (USC00042863), 0.2 mi WNW of the city center, 600 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: San Pasqual Animal Pk (USC00047874), 5.4 mi ESE of the city center, 420 ft (228 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Camp Pendleton MCAS (USW00003154), 20 mi NW of the city center, 75 ft (573 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 55 mi N of the city center, 1,516 ft (868 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Marine Corps Air Station (722926-03154), 20 mi NW of the city center, 70 ft (578 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.