South Bend, IN weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in South Bend in February, with highs near 35°F and lows near 19°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 16.1 in. It is one of the coldest months in South Bend. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.1 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:56 am / 6:00 pm | 7:21 am / 6:33 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 20°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm33°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm31°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm28°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from South Bend Michiana Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 35% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 60%.
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 snow12 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.1 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 47°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 25°F
- Wettest February2018: 8.1 in
- Driest February2004: 0.8 in
- Highest reading74°F (February 25, 2000)
- Lowest reading-13°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 | 31°F | 35°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 19°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 12 | 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: Indianapolis, IN132 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Chicago, IL73 mi · high 37°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Green Bay, WI215 mi · high 29°F · 9 wet days
How South Bend ranks in February
- Normal high331st warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days343rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days265th most of 340
What to pack for South Bend in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1061 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 South Bend in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -13°F (most recently on February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in South Bend in February?
About 12 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.1 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in South Bend in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit South Bend?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for South Bend (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: South Bend Michiana Rgnl Airport (USW00014848), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 773 ft (81 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: South Bend Regional Airport (725350-14848), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 772 ft (80 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.