Athens, GA weather in February
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Athens in February, with highs near 59°F and lows near 37°F. Rain falls on about 10 days.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:30 am / 6:03 pm | 7:03 am / 6:28 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.4 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 am40°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Athens Ben Epps Airport (2 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry February brings about 3.2 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 68°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 49°F
- Wettest February2020: 11.1 in
- Driest February2017: 1.2 in
- Highest reading83°F (February 24, 2018)
- Lowest reading7°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 | 55°F | 59°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 37°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 8 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Columbia, SC134 mi · high 64°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN122 mi · high 51°F · 14 wet days
How Athens ranks in February
- Normal high159th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days277th driest of 378
- Comfortable days135th most of 340
What to pack for Athens in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
February has 481 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Athens in February?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 7°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (11.1 in); the driest was in 2017 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Athens in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Athens?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Athens (54 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Athens Ben Epps Airport (USW00013873), 2.4 mi E of the city center, 785 ft (169 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Winterville (USC00099486), 4.6 mi ENE of the city center, 890 ft (274 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Danielsville (USC00092517), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 780 ft (164 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Athens/Ben Epps Airport (723110-13873), 2.4 mi E of the city center, 784 ft (168 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.