Hillsboro, OR weather in February
Hillsboro is chilly in February, with rain on most days: highs average 49°F and nights drop to about 33°F. Expect about 15 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.6 in. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 4.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.6 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 57% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:32 am / 5:18 pm | 6:51 am / 5:57 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 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 am37°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland-Hillsboro Airport (2 mi away); average wind 5 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 below12 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 4.9 in; a dry February brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201992: average high 58°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 42°F
- Wettest February1999: 14.2 in
- Driest February2005: 0.4 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 25, 2005)
- Lowest reading7°F (February 3, 1996)
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 | 45°F | 49°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 33°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 20 | 15 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Bend, OR130 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA181 mi · high 42°F · 11 wet days
How Hillsboro ranks in February
- Normal high211th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days361st driest of 378
- Comfortable days243rd most of 340
What to pack for Hillsboro in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
Heating and cooling
February has 665 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 Hillsboro in February?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 7°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Hillsboro in February?
About 15 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (14.2 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Hillsboro in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.6 in.
Is February a good time to visit Hillsboro?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hillsboro (39 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and snow depth: Forest Grove (USC00352997), 5.5 mi W of the city center, 180 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and snowfall: Dilley 2 S (USC00352325), 7.3 mi SW of the city center, 194 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Portland-Hillsboro Airport (USW00094261), 2.3 mi ENE of the city center, 204 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Airport (726980-24229), 19 mi ENE of the city center, 22 ft (173 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).