Santa Rosa, CA weather in February
In February, Santa Rosa sees highs around 62°F and lows around 39°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 12 wet days.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 7.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 5:32 pm | 6:44 am / 6:02 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 40°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Travis AFB (44 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 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 snow12 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 7.5 in; a dry February brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 11.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 71°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 56°F
- Wettest February1998: 24.8 in
- Driest February2020: 0.04 in
- Highest reading88°F (February 16, 2016)
- Lowest reading24°F (February 2, 2014)
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 | 58°F | 62°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 39°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 12 | 17 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +4°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Reno, NV173 mi · high 52°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: South Lake Tahoe, CA151 mi · high 43°F · 10 wet days
How Santa Rosa ranks in February
- Normal high120th warmest of 378 cities; 37th of 60 in California
- Wet days337th driest of 378
- Comfortable days51st most of 340
What to pack for Santa Rosa in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 62°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 29. All frost dates for Santa Rosa.
Heating and cooling
February has 402 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Santa Rosa in February?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 24°F (most recently on February 2, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Santa Rosa in February?
About 12 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 7.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (24.8 in); the driest was in 2020 (0.04 in).
Does it snow in Santa Rosa in February?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for February rounds to 0.0 in.
Is February a good time to visit Santa Rosa?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Santa Rosa (59 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Graton (USC00043578), 8.2 mi W of the city center, 200 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Santa Rosa (USC00047965), 1.1 mi N of the city center, 166 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Travis AFB (USW00023202), 44 mi ESE of the city center, 59 ft (106 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sonoma County Airport (724957-23213), 6.8 mi NW of the city center, 119 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.