Tallahassee, FL weather in February
February in Tallahassee: mild, with some rain. Highs 68°F, lows 44°F, about 8 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:28 am / 6:13 pm | 7:04 am / 6:34 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 am48°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm66°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tallahassee (4 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 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 below5 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry February brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 76°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 59°F
- Wettest February2013: 12.4 in
- Driest February2001: 0.6 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 19, 2000)
- Lowest reading14°F (February 5, 2009)
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 | 64°F | 68°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 44°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.1 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Spring Hill, FL172 mi · high 74°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA229 mi · high 58°F · 10 wet days
How Tallahassee ranks in February
- Normal high65th warmest of 378 cities; 21st of 23 in Florida
- Wet days164th driest of 378
- Comfortable days19th most of 340
What to pack for Tallahassee in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
February has 275 heating degree days and 14 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Tallahassee in February?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 14°F (February 5, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Tallahassee in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (12.4 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.6 in).
Is February a good time to visit Tallahassee?
February ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Tallahassee (67 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Tallahassee (USW00093805), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 63 ft (141 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tallahassee Regional Airport (722140-93805), 5.2 mi SW of the city center, 56 ft (148 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).