Dearborn, MI weather in February
In February, Dearborn sees highs around 35°F and lows around 19°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 12.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Dearborn. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.5 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:46 am / 5:46 pm | 7:09 am / 6:20 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 am26°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am27°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm33°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Detroit City Airport (10 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 35% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 57%.
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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 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 2.1 in; a dry February brings about 1.3 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 12.5 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 45°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2018: 4.3 in
- Driest February2004: 0.6 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 27, 2000)
- Lowest reading-14°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 | 45°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 19°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Columbus, OH163 mi · high 41°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN223 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
How Dearborn ranks in February
- Normal high334th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days321st driest of 378
- Comfortable days268th most of 340
What to pack for Dearborn in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1064 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 Dearborn in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -14°F (most recently on February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Dearborn in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (4.3 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Dearborn in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 12.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Dearborn?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Dearborn (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Dearborn (USC00202015), 3.1 mi W of the city center, 605 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Detroit Metro Airport (USW00094847), 10 mi SW of the city center, 631 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Detroit City Airport (USW00014822), 10 mi NE of the city center, 626 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Flint Bishop Intl Airport (USW00014826), 53 mi NNW of the city center, 770 ft (179 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (725370-94847), 10 mi SW of the city center, 630 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.