Whitefish, MT weather in February
In February, Whitefish sees highs around 36°F and lows around 18°F: cold, with frequent rain and some snow. There are about 11 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 7.0 in.
- Normal high
- 36°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.0 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:06 am / 5:35 pm | 7:20 am / 6:19 pm |
| Daylight | 9.5 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 am23°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 am24°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon30°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm34°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm31°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kalispell Glacier Airport (8 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 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 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 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 7.0 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 43°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2017: 2.8 in
- Driest February2005: 0.03 in
- Highest reading64°F (February 24, 1995)
- Lowest reading-23°F (February 6, 2014)
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 | 31°F | 36°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 18°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | 10.2 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Great Falls, MT154 mi · high 37°F · 8 wet days
How Whitefish ranks in February
- Normal high318th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Montana
- Wet days331st driest of 378
- Comfortable days323rd most of 340
What to pack for Whitefish in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 36°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1070 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 Whitefish in February?
The normal high is 36°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -23°F (February 6, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Whitefish in February?
About 11 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 2017 (2.8 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.03 in).
Does it snow in Whitefish in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is February a good time to visit Whitefish?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Whitefish (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Kalispell Glacier Airport (USC00244558), 8.1 mi SSE of the city center, 2,957 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and frost dates: Whitefish (USC00248902), 1.0 mi WSW of the city center, 3,100 ft (65 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Glacier Park International Airport (727790-24146), 8.1 mi SSE of the city center, 2,963 ft (72 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).