Eugene, OR weather in February
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Eugene in February, with highs near 52°F and lows near 35°F. Rain or snow falls on about 15 days. Snowfall averages about 1.1 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 4.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 54% | 55% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 5:22 pm | 6:50 am / 5:58 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).
A typical February day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport (9 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
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 snow15 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.7 in; a dry February brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 57°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 44°F
- Wettest February1996: 16.9 in
- Driest February2005: 1.3 in
- Highest reading72°F (February 19, 1995)
- Lowest reading18°F (February 20, 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 | 48°F | 52°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 35°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Bend, OR88 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Bend, OR88 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
How Eugene ranks in February
- Normal high198th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days362nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days242nd most of 340
What to pack for Eugene in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
Heating and cooling
February has 609 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 Eugene in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 18°F (most recently on February 20, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Eugene in February?
About 15 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (16.9 in); the driest was in 2005 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Eugene in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Eugene?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Eugene (40 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport (USW00024221), 8.5 mi NW of the city center, 353 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cottage Grove 2E (USC00351897), 18 mi S of the city center, 595 ft (165 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (726930-24221), 8.5 mi NW of the city center, 358 ft (72 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).