Cincinnati, OH weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Cincinnati in February, with highs near 45°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 6.7 in.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.7 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:44 am / 5:58 pm | 7:11 am / 6:29 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.3 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 am30°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cincinnati Lunken Airport (5 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 41% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 54%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry February brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.7 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 55°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 33°F
- Wettest February2018: 7.1 in
- Driest February2013: 0.5 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 20, 2018)
- Lowest reading-16°F (February 20, 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 | 41°F | 45°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 26°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Bowling Green, KY180 mi · high 51°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Fishers, IN99 mi · high 39°F · 10 wet days
How Cincinnati ranks in February
- Normal high246th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days275th driest of 378
- Comfortable days206th most of 340
What to pack for Cincinnati in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 830 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 Cincinnati in February?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -16°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Cincinnati in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.1 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Cincinnati in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 6.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is February a good time to visit Cincinnati?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cincinnati (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cincinnati Lunken Airport (USW00093812), 5.2 mi E of the city center, 490 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cincinnati Northern Ky Airport (USW00093814), 9.4 mi WSW of the city center, 869 ft (317 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cina Muni Apt/Lukn Fd Apt (724297-93812), 5.3 mi E of the city center, 475 ft (77 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.