Allentown, PA weather in February
Allentown is chilly and snowy in February: highs average 42°F and nights drop to about 23°F. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 10.8 in. This is the depth of winter in Allentown. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.8 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 5:19 pm | 6:37 am / 5:51 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am27°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am30°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm39°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Allentown Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 44%.
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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 50°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 29°F
- Wettest February2008: 7.6 in
- Driest February2002: 0.6 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-8°F (February 24, 2015)
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 | 38°F | 42°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 23°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Dover, DE100 mi · high 47°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Albany, NY167 mi · high 36°F · 11 wet days
How Allentown ranks in February
- Normal high264th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days281st driest of 378
- Comfortable days234th most of 340
What to pack for Allentown in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 913 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Allentown in February?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -8°F (most recently on February 24, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Allentown in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Allentown in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Allentown?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Allentown (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Allentown Intl Airport (USW00014737), 3.6 mi NE of the city center, 390 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lehigh Valley International Airport (725170-14737), 3.6 mi NE of the city center, 385 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.