Ann Arbor, MI weather in February
February in Ann Arbor: cold and snowy. Highs 35°F, lows 18°F, rain or snow on about 14 days and about 15.3 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Ann Arbor. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.3 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 53% | 51% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:48 am / 5:48 pm | 7:11 am / 6:23 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 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 am23°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm33°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm31°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm28°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Detroit Willow Run Airport (10 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 58%.
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 snow14 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry February brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.3 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 24°F
- Wettest February2008: 4.8 in
- Driest February2004: 0.7 in
- Highest reading68°F (February 18, 2017)
- Lowest reading-15°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 | 32°F | 35°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 18°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Columbus, OH164 mi · high 41°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Dearborn, MI28 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Ann Arbor ranks in February
- Normal high320th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days356th driest of 378
- Comfortable days288th most of 340
What to pack for Ann Arbor in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1077 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 Ann Arbor in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -15°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Ann Arbor in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (4.8 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Ann Arbor in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 15.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is February a good time to visit Ann Arbor?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Ann Arbor (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ann Arbor U Of Mich (USC00200230), 3.7 mi ENE of the city center, 813 ft (68 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Detroit Willow Run Airport (USW00014853), 10 mi ESE of the city center, 777 ft (104 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Toledo Express Airport (USW00094830), 47 mi S of the city center, 669 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Willow Run Airport (725376-14853), 11 mi ESE of the city center, 708 ft (173 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.