Wilmington, NC weather in February
Expect cool weather with some rain in Wilmington in February, with highs near 60°F and lows near 38°F. Rain falls on about 9 days.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:41 pm | 6:41 am / 6:06 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 am42°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New River Mcaf (46 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 39% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 48%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 69°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 52°F
- Wettest February1998: 11.2 in
- Driest February2019: 1.0 in
- Highest reading83°F (February 7, 2019)
- Lowest reading11°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 | 57°F | 60°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 38°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 10 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Raleigh, NC114 mi · high 55°F · 7 wet days
How Wilmington ranks in February
- Normal high148th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days236th driest of 378
- Comfortable days113th most of 340
What to pack for Wilmington in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 443 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Wilmington in February?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 11°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Wilmington in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (11.2 in); the driest was in 2019 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Wilmington in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.2 in.
Is February a good time to visit Wilmington?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wilmington (57 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wilmington Intl Airport (USW00013748), 3.9 mi NE of the city center, 33 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: New River Mcaf (USW00093727), 46 mi NE of the city center, 26 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Jacksonville (723096-93727), 44 mi NE of the city center, 26 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.