Chattanooga, TN weather in February
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Chattanooga in February, with highs near 56°F and lows near 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:40 am / 6:09 pm | 7:11 am / 6:35 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 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 am39°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Chattanooga Lovell Airport (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 5.0 in; a dry February brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 6.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 63°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 46°F
- Wettest February2020: 11.4 in
- Driest February2007: 1.6 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 23, 2018)
- Lowest reading2°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 | 51°F | 56°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 36°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 6 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Columbus, GA180 mi · high 63°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lexington, KY213 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
How Chattanooga ranks in February
- Normal high173rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days324th driest of 378
- Comfortable days155th most of 340
What to pack for Chattanooga in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
February has 544 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Chattanooga in February?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 2°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Chattanooga in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (11.5 in); the driest was in 2007 (1.7 in).
Does it snow in Chattanooga in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.2 in.
Is February a good time to visit Chattanooga?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chattanooga (51 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Chattanooga Lovell Airport (USW00013882), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 671 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lovell Field Airport (723240-13882), 6.3 mi E of the city center, 669 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).