Fort Wayne, IN weather in February
February in Fort Wayne: cold, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 37°F, lows 21°F, about 11 wet days and about 7.8 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Fort Wayne.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.8 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:51 am / 5:56 pm | 7:16 am / 6:29 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 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 am25°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon32°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm34°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Wayne Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry February brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 50°F
- Coolest February2007: average high 24°F
- Wettest February2008: 4.7 in
- Driest February2004: 0.5 in
- Highest reading73°F (February 25, 2000)
- Lowest reading-16°F (February 11, 2014)
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 | 37°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 21°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH144 mi · high 45°F · 10 wet days
How Fort Wayne ranks in February
- Normal high312th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days304th driest of 378
- Comfortable days247th most of 340
What to pack for Fort Wayne in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1015 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 Fort Wayne in February?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -16°F (February 11, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Wayne in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (4.7 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Fort Wayne in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Fort Wayne?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Wayne (32 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Ft Wayne Intl Airport (USW00014827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 791 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fort Wayne International Airport (725330-14827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 797 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).