Greensboro, NC weather in February
In February, Greensboro sees highs around 53°F and lows around 33°F: chilly, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days. Snowfall averages about 2.0 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:19 am / 5:45 pm | 6:50 am / 6:12 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 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 am36°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry February brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 64°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 44°F
- Wettest February2020: 7.2 in
- Driest February2017: 0.5 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 12, 2017)
- Lowest reading1°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 | 49°F | 53°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 33°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Columbia, SC159 mi · high 64°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV155 mi · high 44°F · 13 wet days
How Greensboro ranks in February
- Normal high182nd warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days235th driest of 378
- Comfortable days174th most of 340
What to pack for Greensboro in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 617 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Greensboro in February?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 1°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Greensboro in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (7.2 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Greensboro in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Greensboro?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Greensboro (48 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (USW00013723), 8.6 mi WNW of the city center, 890 ft (67 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Piedmont Triad International Airport (723170-13723), 8.6 mi WNW of the city center, 902 ft (79 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).