Gulfport, MS weather in February
February in Gulfport: cool, with some rain. Highs 63°F, lows 47°F, rain on about 9 days.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:47 am / 5:32 pm | 6:23 am / 5:54 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 11.5 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 am48°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm63°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Mobile (55 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 43% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 more2 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry February brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 69°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 55°F
- Wettest February2013: 10.2 in
- Driest February1999: 0.4 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 22, 2001)
- Lowest reading15°F (February 5, 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 | 60°F | 63°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 47°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.1 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: New Orleans, LA65 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
How Gulfport ranks in February
- Normal high109th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days189th driest of 378
- Comfortable days134th most of 340
What to pack for Gulfport in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 16. All frost dates for Gulfport.
Heating and cooling
February has 281 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Gulfport in February?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 15°F (most recently on February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Gulfport in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (10.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.4 in).
Is February a good time to visit Gulfport?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gulfport (56 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Biloxi (USC00220792), 5.8 mi ENE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Gulfport - Biloxi Airport (USW00093874), 3.2 mi NNE of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Mobile (USW00013894), 55 mi ENE of the city center, 208 ft (188 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Keesler Air Force Base (747686-13820), 11 mi ENE of the city center, 33 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.