Jacksonville, FL weather in February
February in Jacksonville: mild, with some rain. Highs 69°F, lows 46°F, about 8 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:17 am / 6:03 pm | 6:53 am / 6:24 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am53°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Jacksonville NAS (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 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 snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 77°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 60°F
- Wettest February1998: 11.1 in
- Driest February2001: 0.7 in
- Highest reading89°F (February 13, 2020)
- Lowest reading19°F (February 5, 1996)
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 | 66°F | 69°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 46°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 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
- Warmer: Orlando, FL125 mi · high 75°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Hilton Head Island, SC141 mi · high 64°F · 9 wet days
How Jacksonville ranks in February
- Normal high51st warmest of 378 cities; 19th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days145th driest of 378
- Comfortable days28th most of 340
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 1; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 3. All frost dates for Jacksonville.
Heating and cooling
February has 234 heating degree days and 24 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Jacksonville in February?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 19°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Jacksonville in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (11.1 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.7 in).
Is February a good time to visit Jacksonville?
February ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Jacksonville (66 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Jacksonville (USW00013889), 11 mi NNW of the city center, 33 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Jacksonville Beach (USC00084366), 16 mi E of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Jacksonville NAS (USW00093837), 6.9 mi S of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Jacksonville NAS (722065-93837), 6.9 mi S of the city center, 20 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).