Missoula, MT weather in February
In February, Missoula sees highs around 37°F and lows around 21°F: cold, with frequent rain and some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 8.5 in.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 0.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.5 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:00 am / 5:38 pm | 7:17 am / 6:19 pm |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 11.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am25°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm35°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Missoula Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry February brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 8.5 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201992: average high 46°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 25°F
- Wettest February2014: 2.5 in
- Driest February2005: 0.1 in
- Highest reading66°F (February 24, 1995)
- Lowest reading-27°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 | 32°F | 37°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 21°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.0 h | 10.3 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Boise, ID249 mi · high 46°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: West Yellowstone, MT207 mi · high 28°F · 13 wet days
How Missoula ranks in February
- Normal high309th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Montana
- Wet days316th driest of 378
- Comfortable days321st most of 340
What to pack for Missoula in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1009 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Missoula in February?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -27°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Missoula in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (2.5 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Missoula in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Missoula?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Missoula (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Missoula Intl Airport (USW00024153), 5.7 mi NW of the city center, 3,192 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Missoula 2 Ne (USC00245735), 2.2 mi NE of the city center, 3,420 ft (212 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Missoula International Airport (727730-24153), 5.8 mi NW of the city center, 3,195 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).