Philadelphia, PA weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Philadelphia in February, with highs near 44°F and lows near 28°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 8.4 in. It is one of the coldest months in Philadelphia.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.4 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 5:19 pm | 6:35 am / 5:51 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.3 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 am32°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Philadelphia Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
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 below20 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 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 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.4 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 54°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 34°F
- Wettest February2018: 6.0 in
- Driest February2002: 0.6 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading2°F (February 20, 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 | 41°F | 44°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 28°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Williamsburg, VA203 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Waterbury, CT157 mi · high 39°F · 9 wet days
How Philadelphia ranks in February
- Normal high248th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days252nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days220th most of 340
What to pack for Philadelphia in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 8.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 815 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Philadelphia in February?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 2°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia 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 2018 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Philadelphia in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is February a good time to visit Philadelphia?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Philadelphia (38 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Philadelphia Intl Airport (USW00013739), 6.8 mi SSW of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Phila Franklin Inst (USC00366886), 0.6 mi NW of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Philadelphia Ne Airport (USW00094732), 12 mi NE of the city center, 100 ft (65 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Philadelphia International Airport (724080-13739), 6.4 mi SSW of the city center, 7 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.