Mackinac Island, MI weather in February
In February, Mackinac Island sees highs around 29°F and lows around 10°F: very cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 18.1 in. It is one of the coldest months in Mackinac Island. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 29°F
- Normal low
- 10°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 18.1 in
- snow on the ground 27 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 27°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 13°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:00 am / 5:43 pm | 7:18 am / 6:23 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 11.1 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 am15°Fdew point 11°F
- 9 am17°Fdew point 12°F
- Noon24°Fdew point 16°F
- 3 pm26°Fdew point 16°F
- 6 pm24°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 pm20°Fdew point 14°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Pellston Rgnl Airport (21 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more27 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry February brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 18.1 in, with about 7 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201998: average high 37°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 18°F
- Wettest February2002: 3.4 in
- Driest February2011: 0.2 in
- Highest reading62°F (February 27, 2000)
- Lowest reading-32°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 | 27°F | 29°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 10°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Warren, MI245 mi · high 35°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Sister Bay, WI129 mi · high 28°F · 8 wet days
How Mackinac Island ranks in February
- Normal high364th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days333rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days317th most of 340
What to pack for Mackinac Island in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 10°F, highs near 29°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 27 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1270 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 Mackinac Island in February?
The normal high is 29°F and the normal low is 10°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -32°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Mackinac Island in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (3.4 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Mackinac Island in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 18.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 27 days.
Is February a good time to visit Mackinac Island?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Mackinac Island (27 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cheboygan (USC00201492), 15 mi SSE of the city center, 588 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: St Ignace Mackinac Br (USC00207274), 5.0 mi W of the city center, 595 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Pellston Rgnl Airport (USW00014841), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 705 ft (107 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pellston Regional Arpt Of Emmet County Arpt (727347-14841), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 706 ft (108 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).