Portland, OR weather in February
February in Portland: chilly, with rain on most days. Highs 51°F, lows 39°F, about 16 days with rain or snow and about 1.2 in of snow. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 3.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 56% | 57% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:31 am / 5:16 pm | 6:50 am / 5:55 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 am40°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Airport (6 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
- 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 snow16 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 3.7 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 57°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 42°F
- Wettest February2017: 10.4 in
- Driest February1993: 0.7 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 23, 1995)
- Lowest reading16°F (February 4, 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 | 47°F | 51°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 39°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 19 | 16 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Bend, OR121 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA172 mi · high 42°F · 11 wet days
How Portland ranks in February
- Normal high205th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days363rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days280th most of 340
What to pack for Portland in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
Heating and cooling
February has 570 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 Portland in February?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 16°F (most recently on February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Portland in February?
About 16 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (10.4 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Portland in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Portland?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Portland (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Portland Kgw-Tv (USC00356749), 0.7 mi WSW of the city center, 159 ft (127 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Airport (USW00024229), 5.9 mi NE of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Airport (726980-24229), 6.0 mi NNE of the city center, 22 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).