Dayton, OH weather in February
February in Dayton: cold, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 40°F, lows 23°F, about 10 wet days and about 6.6 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Dayton.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.6 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:44 am / 5:56 pm | 7:11 am / 6:27 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 am28°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am29°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wright Patterson AFB (9 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 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 1.4 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.6 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 50°F
- Coolest February2003: average high 33°F
- Wettest February2018: 5.4 in
- Driest February1992: 0.8 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-10°F (February 1, 2019)
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 | 40°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 23°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Lexington, KY119 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: South Bend, IN171 mi · high 35°F · 12 wet days
How Dayton ranks in February
- Normal high284th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days280th driest of 378
- Comfortable days216th most of 340
What to pack for Dayton in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 941 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 Dayton in February?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -10°F (February 1, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Dayton in February?
About 10 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 2018 (5.4 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Dayton in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 6.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is February a good time to visit Dayton?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Dayton (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Dayton Mcd (USC00332067), 0.3 mi N of the city center, 720 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Dayton Intl Airport (USW00093815), 10 mi N of the city center, 1,000 ft (260 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Wright Patterson AFB (USW00013840), 9.1 mi NE of the city center, 823 ft (83 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: J.m.cox Dayton International Airport (724290-93815), 10 mi N of the city center, 993 ft (253 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.