Rochester, MN weather in February
In February, Rochester sees highs around 27°F and lows around 11°F: very cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 10.7 in. It is one of the coldest months in Rochester. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 27°F
- Normal low
- 11°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.7 in
- snow on the ground 23 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 23°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 7°F | 16°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:27 am / 5:19 pm | 6:48 am / 5:56 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 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 (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am16°Fdew point 11°F
- 9 am17°Fdew point 12°F
- Noon22°Fdew point 15°F
- 3 pm24°Fdew point 16°F
- 6 pm22°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 pm20°Fdew point 14°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rochester Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
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 snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more23 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.0 in; a dry February brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 10.7 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 36°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 16°F
- Wettest February2019: 3.0 in
- Driest February1995: 0.1 in
- Highest reading58°F (February 25, 2000)
- Lowest reading-35°F (February 2, 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 | 23°F | 27°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 7°F | 11°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +13°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cedar Rapids, IA145 mi · high 35°F · 8 wet days
How Rochester ranks in February
- Normal high374th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Minnesota
- Wet days159th driest of 378
- Comfortable days320th most of 340
What to pack for Rochester in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 11°F, highs near 27°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 23 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1296 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 Rochester in February?
The normal high is 27°F and the normal low is 11°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -35°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Rochester in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (3.0 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Rochester in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 23 days.
Is February a good time to visit Rochester?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rochester (28 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, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Rochester Intl Airport (USW00014925), 8.2 mi S of the city center, 1,304 ft (280 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Rochester International Airport (726440-14925), 8.2 mi S of the city center, 1,305 ft (281 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.