Atlanta, GA weather in February
In February, Atlanta sees highs around 58°F and lows around 39°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 10 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:34 am / 6:08 pm | 7:07 am / 6:32 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 am42°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
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 below8 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry February brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 5.6 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 67°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 49°F
- Wettest February2020: 10.6 in
- Driest February2000: 1.3 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 7, 2019)
- Lowest reading6°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 | 54°F | 58°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 39°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 8 | 16 |
| 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: Macon, GA76 mi · high 63°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN145 mi · high 51°F · 14 wet days
How Atlanta ranks in February
- Normal high160th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days292nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days138th most of 340
What to pack for Atlanta in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
February has 463 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 Atlanta in February?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 6°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Atlanta in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (10.6 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Atlanta in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.4 in.
Is February a good time to visit Atlanta?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Atlanta (54 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (USW00013874), 8.8 mi SSW of the city center, 1,010 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport (722190-13874), 8.8 mi SSW of the city center, 1,011 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).