Charleston, SC weather in February
February in Charleston: cool, with some rain. Highs 60°F, lows 46°F, about 8 wet days. It is one of the coolest months in Charleston.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 5:52 pm | 6:48 am / 6:15 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.4 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 am46°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charleston Intl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 44% 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°F8 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 67°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 55°F
- Wettest February2013: 8.8 in
- Driest February1994: 0.5 in
- Highest reading82°F (February 15, 2001)
- Lowest reading19°F (February 5, 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 | 58°F | 60°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 46°F | 52°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Jacksonville, FL197 mi · high 69°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Raleigh, NC220 mi · high 55°F · 7 wet days
How Charleston ranks in February
- Normal high149th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days161st driest of 378
- Comfortable days127th most of 340
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 4. All frost dates for Charleston.
Heating and cooling
February has 334 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Charleston in February?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 19°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Charleston in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (8.8 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Charleston in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.1 in.
Is February a good time to visit Charleston?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Charleston (57 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Charleston City (USW00013782), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Charleston Intl Airport (USW00013880), 11 mi NW of the city center, 40 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Charleston AFB/International Airport (722080-13880), 11 mi NW of the city center, 39 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.