Grand Forks, ND weather in February
February in Grand Forks: very cold and snowy. Highs 20°F, lows 3°F, about 6 days with rain or snow and about 8.2 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Grand Forks. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 20°F
- Normal low
- 3°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.2 in
- snow on the ground 25 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 17°F | 26°F |
| Normal low | -1°F | 8°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:55 am / 5:27 pm | 7:10 am / 6:10 pm |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 11.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am8°Fdew point 5°F
- 9 am10°Fdew point 6°F
- Noon16°Fdew point 9°F
- 3 pm18°Fdew point 11°F
- 6 pm15°Fdew point 10°F
- 9 pm12°Fdew point 8°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Forks Af (17 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow6 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more25 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry February brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 0.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 8.2 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202000: average high 34°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 8°F
- Wettest February2000: 1.7 in
- Driest February2002: 0.03 in
- Highest reading67°F (February 22, 2000)
- Lowest reading-39°F (February 2, 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 | 15°F | 20°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | -1°F | 3°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 10.3 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +14°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Aberdeen, SD183 mi · high 29°F · 7 wet days
How Grand Forks ranks in February
- Normal high376th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days73rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days329th most of 340
What to pack for Grand Forks in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 3°F, highs near 20°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 25 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1499 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Grand Forks in February?
The normal high is 20°F and the normal low is 3°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -39°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Grand Forks in February?
About 6 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (1.7 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.03 in).
Does it snow in Grand Forks in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 25 days.
Is February a good time to visit Grand Forks?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Grand Forks (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Grand Forks Univ (NWS) (USC00323621), 3.0 mi W of the city center, 830 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Grand Forks Intl Airport (USW00014916), 7.1 mi W of the city center, 842 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Grand Forks Af (USW00094925), 17 mi W of the city center, 906 ft (76 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Grand Forks AFB Airport (727575-94925), 17 mi W of the city center, 913 ft (83 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).