Cannon Beach, OR weather in February
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Cannon Beach in February, with highs near 51°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 17 days. Snowfall averages about 0.6 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 12.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.6 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 65% | 64% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:37 am / 5:21 pm | 6:56 am / 6:00 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 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).
A typical February day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Astoria Rgnl Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
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 snow17 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in15 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 12.3 in; a dry February brings about 8.9 in and a wet one about 14.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 8 days bring half an inch or more, and about 4 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 57°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 45°F
- Wettest February1999: 29.4 in
- Driest February1993: 2.1 in
- Highest reading72°F (February 15, 1996)
- Lowest reading19°F (February 19, 2006)
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 | 49°F | 51°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 37°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 21 | 17 | 21 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +2°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Port Angeles, WA156 mi · high 47°F · 13 wet days
- Cooler: Bend, OR181 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
How Cannon Beach ranks in February
- Normal high203rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days378th driest of 378
- Comfortable days261st most of 340
What to pack for Cannon Beach in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 17 days
Heating and cooling
February has 584 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 Cannon Beach in February?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 19°F (February 19, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Cannon Beach in February?
About 17 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 12.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (29.4 in); the driest was in 1993 (2.1 in).
Does it snow in Cannon Beach in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.6 in.
Is February a good time to visit Cannon Beach?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cannon Beach (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and humidity and wind by hour: Astoria Rgnl Airport (USW00094224), 19 mi NNE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and snowfall: Nehalem 9 Ne (USC00355971), 11 mi ESE of the city center, 140 ft (103 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth and frost dates: Seaside (USC00357641), 6.8 mi NNE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Astoria Regional Airport (727910-94224), 19 mi NNE of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).