Bend, OR weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Bend in February, with highs near 46°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 5.5 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.5 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 5:15 pm | 6:43 am / 5:51 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 11.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.0 in; a dry February brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.5 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 53°F
- Coolest February1993: average high 34°F
- Wettest February1999: 3.1 in
- Driest February1991: 0.1 in
- Highest reading73°F (February 24, 1995)
- Lowest reading-7°F (February 15, 1995)
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 | 43°F | 46°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 24°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Eugene, OR88 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Bend ranks in February
- Normal high241st warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days114th driest of 378
What to pack for Bend in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 46°F
- Waterproof boots – about 5.5 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 840 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bend in February?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -7°F (most recently on February 15, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Bend in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (3.1 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Bend in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 5.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is February a good time to visit Bend?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bend (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Bend (USC00350694), 1.5 mi E of the city center, 3,660 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Bend 7 Ne (USC00350699), 6.7 mi NE of the city center, 3,358 ft (267 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).