Cleveland, OH weather in February
In February, Cleveland sees highs around 39°F and lows around 24°F: cold and snowy. There are about 14 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 15.1 in. It is one of the coldest months in Cleveland. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.1 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 | 22°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 53% | 51% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:38 am / 5:42 pm | 7:02 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 am29°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 am29°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon32°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm33°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm31°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cleveland Burke Airport (1 mi away); average wind 13 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 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 2.5 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.1 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 50°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2008: 5.5 in
- Driest February2004: 0.8 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-17°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 | 36°F | 39°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 24°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Morgantown, WV158 mi · high 44°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Detroit, MI90 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lansing, MI170 mi · high 34°F · 11 wet days
How Cleveland ranks in February
- Normal high300th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days359th driest of 378
- Comfortable days233rd most of 340
What to pack for Cleveland in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°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 949 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 Cleveland in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -17°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (5.5 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Cleveland in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 15.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 13 days.
Is February a good time to visit Cleveland?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cleveland (31 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cleveland (USW00014820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 763 ft (109 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Cleveland Burke Airport (USW00004853), 1.4 mi NNE of the city center, 584 ft (70 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (725240-14820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 777 ft (123 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).