Charlotte, NC weather in February
Expect cool weather with some rain in Charlotte in February, with highs near 57°F and lows near 35°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 1.1 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 5:51 pm | 6:54 am / 6:17 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charlotte Douglas Airport (6 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 58%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 67°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 48°F
- Wettest February2020: 5.9 in
- Driest February2006: 1.2 in
- Highest reading82°F (February 16, 2018)
- Lowest reading7°F (February 20, 2015)
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 | 52°F | 57°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 35°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 7 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Columbia, SC85 mi · high 64°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Asheville, NC100 mi · high 52°F · 11 wet days
How Charlotte ranks in February
- Normal high167th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days251st driest of 378
- Comfortable days147th most of 340
What to pack for Charlotte in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
February has 541 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Charlotte in February?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 7°F (most recently on February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Charlotte in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2006 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Charlotte in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.1 in.
Is February a good time to visit Charlotte?
February ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Charlotte (53 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Charlotte Douglas Airport (USW00013881), 6.3 mi W of the city center, 728 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (723140-13881), 6.3 mi W of the city center, 730 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.