Davenport, IA weather in February
Expect cold weather with some rain and some snow in Davenport in February, with highs near 37°F and lows near 19°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 8.6 in. It is one of the coldest months in Davenport.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.6 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:17 pm | 6:38 am / 5:51 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 (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am23°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon32°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm34°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm31°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm28°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Moline Quad City Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
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 snow9 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 more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.8 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 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 8.6 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 51°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 24°F
- Wettest February2019: 3.7 in
- Driest February1991: 0.4 in
- Highest reading74°F (February 19, 2017)
- Lowest reading-28°F (February 3, 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 | 32°F | 37°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 19°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +13°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Columbia, MO200 mi · high 45°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Madison, WI123 mi · high 31°F · 10 wet days
How Davenport ranks in February
- Normal high311th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Iowa
- Wet days178th driest of 378
- Comfortable days236th most of 340
What to pack for Davenport in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1044 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 Davenport in February?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -28°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Davenport in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (3.7 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Davenport in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Davenport?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Davenport (32 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Moline Quad City Intl Airport (USW00014923), 4.9 mi SE of the city center, 592 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Clinton #1 (USC00131635), 25 mi NE of the city center, 585 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Rock Island L&D 15 (USC00117391), 0.8 mi ESE of the city center, 568 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Quad City International Airport (725440-14923), 5.9 mi SSE of the city center, 576 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.