Monterey, CA weather in February
In February, Monterey sees highs around 61°F and lows around 45°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:33 pm | 6:39 am / 6:00 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 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 4.0 in; a dry February brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 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 69°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 57°F
- Wettest February1998: 14.3 in
- Driest February1997: 0.2 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 20, 1995)
- Lowest reading33°F (February 26, 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 | 60°F | 61°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 45°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +2°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Solvang, CA170 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Visalia, CA146 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Yosemite Valley, CA150 mi · high 51°F · 9 wet days
How Monterey ranks in February
- Normal high138th warmest of 378 cities; 50th of 60 in California
- Wet days329th driest of 378
- Comfortable days139th most of 340
What to pack for Monterey in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
February has 333 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Monterey in February?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 33°F (February 26, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Monterey in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (14.3 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.2 in).
Is February a good time to visit Monterey?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Monterey (53 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Monterey (USC00045795), 0.9 mi SW of the city center, 260 ft (241 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: N Y. Mineta Sn Jo Intl Apt (724945-23293), 53 mi N of the city center, 49 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).