Modesto, CA weather in February
Expect cool weather with some rain in Modesto in February, with highs near 62°F and lows near 42°F. Rain falls on about 9 days.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:07 am / 5:27 pm | 6:36 am / 5:56 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 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 am44°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Stockton Metro Airport (21 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 35%.
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 in6 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 2.2 in; a dry February brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.9 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, 1991-20202016: average high 69°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 57°F
- Wettest February1998: 8.8 in
- Driest February2020: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading80°F (February 28, 2020)
- Lowest reading27°F (February 24, 2018)
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 | 56°F | 62°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 42°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 10 | 19 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Solvang, CA216 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA242 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Yosemite Valley, CA78 mi · high 51°F · 9 wet days
How Modesto ranks in February
- Normal high121st warmest of 378 cities; 38th of 60 in California
- Wet days199th driest of 378
- Comfortable days104th most of 340
What to pack for Modesto in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 364 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Modesto in February?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 27°F (February 24, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Modesto in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (8.8 in); the driest was in 2020, with no measurable precipitation.
Is February a good time to visit Modesto?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Modesto (59 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Modesto City Co Airport (USW00023258), 2.7 mi ESE of the city center, 73 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Turlock #2 (USC00049073), 13 mi SE of the city center, 103 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Stockton Metro Airport (USW00023237), 21 mi NW of the city center, 26 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mdsto Cty-Co H Sham Fd Apt (724926-23258), 2.5 mi ESE of the city center, 87 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.