Medora, ND weather in February
February in Medora: cold and mostly dry, with some snow. Highs 32°F, lows 8°F, about 5 days with rain or snow and about 7.2 in of snow. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 32°F
- Normal low
- 8°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 0.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.2 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 29°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 5°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 4:56 pm | 6:35 am / 5:37 pm |
| Daylight | 9.6 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 (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.4 in; a dry February brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 0.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 7.2 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201992: average high 47°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 11°F
- Wettest February1998: 1.4 in
- Driest February2005: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading70°F (February 29, 1992)
- Lowest reading-41°F (February 3, 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 | 28°F | 32°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 3°F | 8°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.0 h | 10.3 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +12°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Rapid City, SD196 mi · high 38°F · 7 wet days
How Medora ranks in February
- Normal high355th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days41st driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 8°F, highs near 32°F
- Waterproof boots – about 7.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1266 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Medora in February?
The normal high is 32°F and the normal low is 8°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -41°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in February?
About 5 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (1.4 in); the driest was in 2005, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Medora in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.2 in.
Is February a good time to visit Medora?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).