Akron, OH weather in February
Akron is cold and snowy in February: highs average 39°F and nights drop to about 22°F. There are about 14 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 12.0 in. This is the depth of winter in Akron. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.0 in
- snow on the ground 13 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 53% | 50% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:36 am / 5:42 pm | 7:01 am / 6:15 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 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 am26°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am27°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon32°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm34°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow14 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more13 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.4 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 2.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.0 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 49°F
- Coolest February2007: average high 25°F
- Wettest February2008: 5.7 in
- Driest February2004: 1.2 in
- Highest reading76°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-10°F (February 24, 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 | 36°F | 39°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 22°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Morgantown, WV130 mi · high 44°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Toledo, OH113 mi · high 38°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY184 mi · high 33°F · 16 wet days
How Akron ranks in February
- Normal high298th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days358th driest of 378
- Comfortable days241st most of 340
What to pack for Akron in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 39°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 13 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 973 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 Akron in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -10°F (most recently on February 24, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Akron in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 12.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 13 days.
Is February a good time to visit Akron?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (31 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 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).