Grand Rapids, MI weather in February
Grand Rapids is cold and snowy in February: highs average 34°F and nights drop to about 20°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 17.2 in. This is the depth of winter in Grand Rapids. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 17.2 in
- snow on the ground 18 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 49% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:57 am / 5:54 pm | 7:20 am / 6:30 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 18°F
- 9 am24°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon29°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm31°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm29°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Rapids (8 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 68%.
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 snow13 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 more18 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 1.2 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 17.2 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 43°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 22°F
- Wettest February2018: 4.9 in
- Driest February2003: 0.6 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 11, 1999)
- Lowest reading-17°F (February 4, 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 | 31°F | 34°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 20°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Carmel, IN208 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Milwaukee, WI113 mi · high 34°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI170 mi · high 28°F · 8 wet days
How Grand Rapids ranks in February
- Normal high343rd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days348th driest of 378
- Comfortable days289th most of 340
What to pack for Grand Rapids in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 18 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1075 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 Grand Rapids in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -17°F (most recently on February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Grand Rapids in February?
About 13 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 (4.9 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Grand Rapids in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 17.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 18 days.
Is February a good time to visit Grand Rapids?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Grand Rapids (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Grand Rapids (USW00094860), 7.9 mi SE of the city center, 778 ft (138 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Lansing Capital City Airport (USW00014836), 57 mi ESE of the city center, 841 ft (201 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gerald R Ford International Airport (726350-94860), 9.2 mi SE of the city center, 788 ft (148 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.