Destin, FL weather in February
February in Destin: mild, with some rain. Highs 66°F, lows 48°F, about 9 days with rain. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 5.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 5:22 pm | 6:13 am / 5:43 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 11.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm63°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Valparaiso Eglin AFB (6 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 37% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 53%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 more1 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 5.0 in; a dry February brings about 3.2 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 74°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 56°F
- Wettest February2018: 11.4 in
- Driest February2001: 1.4 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 25, 2018)
- Lowest reading23°F (February 12, 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 | 63°F | 66°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 48°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 11 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.1 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Tuscaloosa, AL205 mi · high 60°F · 10 wet days
How Destin ranks in February
- Normal high85th warmest of 378 cities; 23rd of 23 in Florida
- Wet days229th driest of 378
- Comfortable days89th most of 340
What to pack for Destin in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 5; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 4. All frost dates for Destin.
Heating and cooling
February has 242 heating degree days and 14 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Destin in February?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 23°F (February 12, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Destin in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (11.4 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.5 in).
Is February a good time to visit Destin?
February ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Destin (61 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Destin Ft Walton Airport (USW00053853), 1.5 mi ENE of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Niceville (USC00086240), 9.6 mi N of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Valparaiso Eglin AFB (USW00013858), 6.3 mi NNW of the city center, 59 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Hurlburt Field Airport (747770-03852), 11 mi W of the city center, 38 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.