Bowling Green, KY weather in February
Bowling Green is chilly in February, with frequent rain: highs average 51°F and nights drop to about 31°F. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 2.9 in.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.9 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 5:10 pm | 6:17 am / 5:38 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 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 am35°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (2 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 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 4.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 60°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 39°F
- Wettest February2019: 11.1 in
- Driest February2002: 0.9 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-7°F (February 19, 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 | 46°F | 51°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 31°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Huntsville, AL156 mi · high 57°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Cincinnati, OH180 mi · high 45°F · 10 wet days
How Bowling Green ranks in February
- Normal high202nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days305th driest of 378
- Comfortable days180th most of 340
What to pack for Bowling Green in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 671 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bowling Green in February?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -7°F (February 19, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Bowling Green in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (11.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Bowling Green in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Bowling Green?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bowling Green (45 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (USW00093808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bow Grn-Warren Co. Rgnl Airport (746716-93808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).