Fresno, CA weather in February
In February, Fresno sees highs around 61°F and lows around 43°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 5:24 pm | 6:31 am / 5:52 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 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 am45°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 32% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 54%.
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 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 1.9 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 69°F
- Coolest February2001: average high 57°F
- Wettest February2000: 6.1 in
- Driest February2020: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading83°F (February 28, 2020)
- Lowest reading30°F (February 27, 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 | 55°F | 61°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 43°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Solvang, CA150 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA162 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Yosemite Valley, CA70 mi · high 51°F · 9 wet days
How Fresno ranks in February
- Normal high135th warmest of 378 cities; 47th of 60 in California
- Wet days172nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days103rd most of 340
What to pack for Fresno in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 356 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fresno in February?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 30°F (most recently on February 27, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Fresno in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (6.1 in); the driest was in 2020, with no measurable precipitation.
Is February a good time to visit Fresno?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fresno (59 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (USW00093193), 3.7 mi NE of the city center, 333 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (723890-93193), 3.7 mi NE of the city center, 334 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.