Louisville, KY weather in February
February in Louisville: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 48°F, lows 31°F, rain or snow on about 10 days and about 4.1 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.1 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:47 am / 6:05 pm | 7:15 am / 6:34 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 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 am34°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Louisville Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 41% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 55%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 59°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 37°F
- Wettest February2018: 10.5 in
- Driest February2002: 1.5 in
- Highest reading82°F (February 20, 2018)
- Lowest reading-6°F (February 20, 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 | 44°F | 48°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 31°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Nashville, TN151 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Indianapolis, IN114 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
How Louisville ranks in February
- Normal high217th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days293rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days185th most of 340
What to pack for Louisville in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 715 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Louisville in February?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -6°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Louisville in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (10.5 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.5 in).
Does it snow in Louisville in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 4.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is February a good time to visit Louisville?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Louisville (42 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Louisville Intl Airport (USW00093821), 5.0 mi WNW of the city center, 488 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Louisville Bowman Fld (USW00013810), 4.3 mi N of the city center, 540 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Louisville Intl-Standiford Field Airport (724230-93821), 4.5 mi W of the city center, 480 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.