Sandy Springs, GA weather in February
Sandy Springs is cool in February, with frequent rain: highs average 56°F and nights drop to about 36°F. Expect about 11 wet days.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:34 am / 6:07 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 am40°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (13 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- 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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 4.5 in; a dry February brings about 3.4 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. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 65°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 47°F
- Wettest February2020: 9.9 in
- Driest February2017: 1.6 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 24, 2018)
- Lowest reading12°F (February 19, 2015)
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 | 52°F | 56°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 36°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| 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, GA86 mi · high 63°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Savannah, GA229 mi · high 65°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN133 mi · high 51°F · 14 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in February
- Normal high168th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days325th driest of 378
What to pack for Sandy Springs in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
February has 528 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Sandy Springs in February?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 12°F (February 19, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (9.9 in); the driest was in 2017 (1.6 in).
Does it snow in Sandy Springs in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.2 in.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Atlanta Peachtree Airport (USW00053863), 5.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,002 ft (90 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Atlanta 9NW (USC00090444), 9.6 mi SW of the city center, 907 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (USW00013874), 21 mi S of the city center, 1,010 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (USW00003888), 13 mi SW of the city center, 840 ft (252 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airport (722270-13864), 8.0 mi W of the city center, 1,068 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).