Myrtle Beach, SC weather in February
February in Myrtle Beach: cool, with some rain. Highs 58°F, lows 36°F, about 9 wet days. It is one of the coolest months in Myrtle Beach.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 5:46 pm | 6:45 am / 6:11 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 am42°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Florence Rgnl Airport (59 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry February brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202019: average high 65°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 51°F
- Wettest February1998: 12.1 in
- Driest February2000: 0.8 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 17, 2018)
- Lowest reading13°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 | 56°F | 58°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 36°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Columbia, SC125 mi · high 64°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Nags Head, NC242 mi · high 53°F · 7 wet days
How Myrtle Beach ranks in February
- Normal high161st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days180th driest of 378
What to pack for Myrtle Beach in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 514 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 Myrtle Beach in February?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 13°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Myrtle Beach in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (12.1 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.8 in).
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Myrtle Beach (USC00386153), 5.8 mi NE of the city center, 39 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Brookgreen Gardens (USC00381093), 17 mi SW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Florence Rgnl Airport (USW00013744), 59 mi NW of the city center, 146 ft (121 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Grand Strand Airport (747915-93718), 13 mi NE of the city center, 29 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall and snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).