Raleigh, NC weather in February
In February, Raleigh sees highs around 55°F and lows around 33°F: cool, with some rain. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 1.4 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 5:41 pm | 6:45 am / 6:08 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 am38°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Raleigh Durham Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 46% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 below13 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 2.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.4 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 46°F
- Wettest February2020: 5.7 in
- Driest February1991: 0.6 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 28, 1997)
- Lowest reading2°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 | 52°F | 55°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 33°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC114 mi · high 60°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV208 mi · high 44°F · 13 wet days
How Raleigh ranks in February
- Normal high176th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days125th driest of 378
- Comfortable days163rd most of 340
What to pack for Raleigh in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 55°F
Heating and cooling
February has 583 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 Raleigh in February?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 2°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Raleigh in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (5.7 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Raleigh in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Raleigh?
February ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Raleigh (50 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Raleigh State Univ (USC00317079), 3.6 mi WNW of the city center, 400 ft (85 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Raleigh Durham Intl Airport (USW00013722), 12 mi NW of the city center, 416 ft (101 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pope AFB (USW00013714), 46 mi SSW of the city center, 218 ft (97 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (723060-13722), 12 mi NW of the city center, 395 ft (80 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.