Toledo, OH weather in February
February in Toledo: cold and snowy. Highs 38°F, lows 22°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 10.2 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Toledo. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.2 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:46 am / 5:49 pm | 7:10 am / 6:23 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 am25°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm34°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Toledo Express Airport (14 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 58%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 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 10.2 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 48°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 22°F
- Wettest February2008: 5.5 in
- Driest February2004: 0.4 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-19°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 | 35°F | 38°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 22°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH184 mi · high 45°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN178 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Traverse City, MI238 mi · high 31°F · 11 wet days
How Toledo ranks in February
- Normal high303rd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days318th driest of 378
- Comfortable days250th most of 340
What to pack for Toledo in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 38°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 981 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 Toledo in February?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -19°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Toledo in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (5.5 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Toledo in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Toledo?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Toledo (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Toledo Express Airport (USW00094830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 669 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Toledo Metcalf Fld (USW00004848), 8.1 mi SSE of the city center, 622 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Toledo Express Airport (725360-94830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 674 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.