Lakeland, FL weather in February
Expect mild weather with some rain in Lakeland in February, with highs near 78°F and lows near 53°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.3 in total
- Daylight
- 11.2 h
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 54°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 6:07 pm | 6:53 am / 6:27 pm |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 11.6 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 am58°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 am62°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon69°Fdew point 54°F
- 3 pm71°Fdew point 53°F
- 6 pm67°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 pm62°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tampa Intl Airport (36 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 34% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)17 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 2.3 in; a dry February brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings 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 84°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 65°F
- Wettest February1998: 8.5 in
- Driest February2000: 0.3 in
- Highest reading91°F (February 23, 2019)
- Lowest reading25°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 | 75°F | 78°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 53°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.2 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +3°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Deltona, FL73 mi · high 73°F · 7 wet days
How Lakeland ranks in February
- Normal high11th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days124th driest of 378
What to pack for Lakeland in February
- Layers – afternoons near 78°F but nights near 53°F
Heating and cooling
February has 86 heating degree days and 95 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lakeland in February?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest February reading was 91°F (February 23, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Lakeland in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.3 in).
Is February a good time to visit Lakeland?
February ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Lakeland (71 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Plant City (USC00087205), 12 mi W of the city center, 110 ft (86 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lakeland 2 (USC00084802), 5.1 mi SW of the city center, 139 ft (57 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Tampa Intl Airport (USW00012842), 36 mi W of the city center, 19 ft (177 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).