Nags Head, NC weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Nags Head in February, with highs near 53°F and lows near 37°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. It is one of the coldest months in Nags Head.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 5:29 pm | 6:33 am / 5:56 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 am46°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cape Hatteras Airport (50 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 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 3.2 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 61°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 44°F
- Wettest February1998: 6.3 in
- Driest February2009: 0.5 in
- Highest reading79°F (February 8, 2019)
- Lowest reading10°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 | 51°F | 53°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 37°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC178 mi · high 60°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD167 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Nags Head ranks in February
- Normal high186th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days121st driest of 378
- Comfortable days181st most of 340
What to pack for Nags Head in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 53°F
Heating and cooling
February has 563 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Nags Head in February?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 10°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Nags Head in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Nags Head in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.4 in.
Is February a good time to visit Nags Head?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Nags Head (49 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Manteo Airport (USW00013766), 5.1 mi WSW of the city center, 13 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Cape Hatteras Airport (USW00093729), 50 mi S of the city center, 11 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Billy Mitchell Airport (723139-93729), 50 mi S of the city center, 12 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).