Stockton, CA weather in February
In February, Stockton sees highs around 63°F and lows around 41°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:28 pm | 6:38 am / 5:57 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 (6 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°F9 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 below2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry February brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202020: average high 68°F
- Coolest February1998: average high 57°F
- Wettest February1998: 8.2 in
- Driest February2020: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading79°F (February 28, 2020)
- Lowest reading26°F (February 8, 2003)
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 | 57°F | 63°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 41°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 9 | 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, CA241 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Yosemite Valley, CA95 mi · high 51°F · 9 wet days
How Stockton ranks in February
- Normal high113th warmest of 378 cities; 34th of 60 in California
- Wet days208th driest of 378
- Comfortable days121st most of 340
What to pack for Stockton in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 6; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Feb 28. All frost dates for Stockton.
Heating and cooling
February has 361 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 Stockton in February?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 26°F (most recently on February 8, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Stockton in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (8.2 in); the driest was in 2020, with no measurable precipitation.
Is February a good time to visit Stockton?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Stockton (57 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Stockton Metro Airport (USW00023237), 5.9 mi SE of the city center, 26 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Stockton Fire Stn 4 (USC00048560), 3.2 mi NNW of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Stockton Metropolitan Airport (724920-23237), 5.9 mi SE of the city center, 27 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.