Fishers, IN weather in February
February in Fishers: cold, with some rain and some snow. Highs 39°F, lows 23°F, about 10 wet days and about 6.0 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.0 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:52 am / 6:02 pm | 7:18 am / 6:34 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am28°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am29°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Indianapolis (22 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.0 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 54°F
- Coolest February2007: average high 28°F
- Wettest February2011: 6.0 in
- Driest February2017: 0.4 in
- Highest reading74°F (February 25, 2000)
- Lowest reading-15°F (February 4, 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 | 33°F | 39°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 23°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH99 mi · high 45°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lansing, MI206 mi · high 34°F · 11 wet days
How Fishers ranks in February
- Normal high296th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days261st driest of 378
- Comfortable days227th most of 340
What to pack for Fishers in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 39°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 958 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fishers in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -15°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Fishers in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Fishers in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 6.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is February a good time to visit Fishers?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fishers (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and snow depth: Whitestown (USC00129557), 18 mi W of the city center, 941 ft (125 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Greenfield (USC00123527), 18 mi SE of the city center, 869 ft (53 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Indianapolis (USW00093819), 22 mi SW of the city center, 790 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Carmel 3 E (USC00121303), 2.4 mi W of the city center, 752 ft (64 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Indianapolis International Airport (724380-93819), 21 mi SW of the city center, 792 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).