St. Louis, MO weather in February
In February, St. Louis sees highs around 46°F and lows around 28°F: chilly, with some rain and some snow. Expect about 9 wet days. Snowfall averages about 4.3 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.3 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 5:22 pm | 6:34 am / 5:52 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.3 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 am32°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from St Louis Lambert Intl Airport (13 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 24% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 64%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry February brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 59°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 37°F
- Wettest February2018: 5.3 in
- Driest February2006: 0.5 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 15, 2018)
- Lowest reading-12°F (February 3, 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 | 40°F | 46°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 28°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Clarksville, TN212 mi · high 52°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Lee's Summit, MO226 mi · high 43°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Peoria, IL146 mi · high 39°F · 9 wet days
How St. Louis ranks in February
- Normal high236th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days179th driest of 378
- Comfortable days186th most of 340
What to pack for St. Louis in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 793 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is St. Louis in February?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -12°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in St. Louis in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (5.3 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in St. Louis in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 4.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is February a good time to visit St. Louis?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for St. Louis (42 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: St Louis Lambert Intl Airport (USW00013994), 13 mi NW of the city center, 531 ft (67 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cahokia St Louis Airport (USW00003960), 4.4 mi SSE of the city center, 413 ft (51 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lambert-St Louis International Airport (724340-13994), 13 mi NW of the city center, 531 ft (67 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.