Evansville, IN weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Evansville in February, with highs near 47°F and lows near 28°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 3.1 in.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.1 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:54 am / 5:13 pm | 6:23 am / 5:42 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am32°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Evansville Regional Airport (5 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 47% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 49%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 58°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 36°F
- Wettest February2018: 9.2 in
- Driest February2004: 0.6 in
- Highest reading79°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-7°F (February 20, 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 | 42°F | 47°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 28°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Nashville, TN132 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Indianapolis, IN146 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
How Evansville ranks in February
- Normal high229th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days250th driest of 378
- Comfortable days194th most of 340
What to pack for Evansville in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 769 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Evansville in February?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -7°F (most recently on February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Evansville in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Evansville in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 3.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Evansville?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Evansville (41 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Evansville Regional Airport (USW00093817), 5.2 mi NNE of the city center, 400 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Evansville Regional Airport (724320-93817), 5.7 mi NNE of the city center, 402 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.