Augusta, GA weather in February
February in Augusta: cool, with some rain. Highs 64°F, lows 38°F, about 9 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 5:59 pm | 6:57 am / 6:23 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 am41°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta Bush Fld Airport (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry February brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 73°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 54°F
- Wettest February2013: 9.4 in
- Driest February2000: 1.0 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading11°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 | 60°F | 64°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 38°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 11 | 17 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Jacksonville, FL211 mi · high 69°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA136 mi · high 58°F · 10 wet days
How Augusta ranks in February
- Normal high103rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days201st driest of 378
- Comfortable days76th most of 340
What to pack for Augusta in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 64°F
- Layers – afternoons near 64°F but nights near 38°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 403 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Augusta in February?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 11°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Augusta in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (9.4 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Augusta in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.3 in.
Is February a good time to visit Augusta?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Augusta (60 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Augusta Bush Fld Airport (USW00003820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 132 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta Regional At Bush Field Airport (722180-03820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 134 ft (210 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.