Columbus, OH weather in February
Expect cold weather with frequent rain and some snow in Columbus in February, with highs near 41°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 7.6 in. It is one of the coldest months in Columbus.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.6 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:40 am / 5:50 pm | 7:06 am / 6:22 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 am29°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 am30°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Port Columbus Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 68%.
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 snow12 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 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 1.7 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 52°F
- Coolest February2007: average high 29°F
- Wettest February2019: 5.5 in
- Driest February1992: 0.8 in
- Highest reading78°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-11°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 | 37°F | 41°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 24°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Huntington, WV111 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN165 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Dearborn, MI163 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Columbus ranks in February
- Normal high275th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days338th driest of 378
- Comfortable days223rd most of 340
What to pack for Columbus in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 910 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 Columbus in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -11°F (February 24, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in February?
About 12 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 2019 (5.5 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Columbus in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is February a good time to visit Columbus?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Columbus Port Columbus Intl Airport (USW00014821), 6.6 mi ENE of the city center, 810 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Wright Patterson AFB (USW00013840), 56 mi W of the city center, 823 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Port Columbus International Airport (724280-14821), 6.8 mi ENE of the city center, 810 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.