San Bernardino, CA weather in February
In February, San Bernardino sees highs around 67°F and lows around 42°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 8 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:46 am / 5:19 pm | 6:19 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 am43°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from March AFB (15 mi away); average wind 5 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°F13 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 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 3.0 in; a dry February brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 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, 1991-20201991: average high 77°F
- Coolest February2001: average high 61°F
- Wettest February1998: 12.1 in
- Driest February1997: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading89°F (February 22, 2002)
- Lowest reading29°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 | 67°F | 67°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 42°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 13 | 17 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by 0°F from January and +4°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA47 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Drier: Victorville, CA30 mi · high 61°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Big Bear Lake, CA24 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
How San Bernardino ranks in February
- Normal high69th warmest of 378 cities; 20th of 60 in California
- Wet days143rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days43rd most of 340
What to pack for San Bernardino in February
- Layers – afternoons near 67°F but nights near 42°F
Heating and cooling
February has 287 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 San Bernardino in February?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 29°F (February 27, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in San Bernardino in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (12.1 in); the driest was in 1997, with no measurable precipitation.
Is February a good time to visit San Bernardino?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for San Bernardino (64 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Redlands (USC00047306), 7.3 mi SE of the city center, 1,410 ft (359 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 15 mi S of the city center, 1,516 ft (465 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: March Air Reserve Base (722860-23119), 15 mi S of the city center, 1,536 ft (485 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.