Clarksville, TN weather in February
February in Clarksville: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 52°F, lows 31°F, about 11 wet days.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 5:15 pm | 6:21 am / 5:42 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 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 (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Campbell AAF (12 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 36% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 57%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 below17 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry February brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 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, 1991-20202000: average high 58°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 41°F
- Wettest February2019: 12.4 in
- Driest February2002: 1.3 in
- Highest reading82°F (February 23, 1996)
- Lowest reading-3°F (February 4, 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 | 47°F | 52°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 31°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Huntsville, AL132 mi · high 57°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN248 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: St. Louis, MO212 mi · high 46°F · 9 wet days
How Clarksville ranks in February
- Normal high196th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days326th driest of 378
- Comfortable days168th most of 340
What to pack for Clarksville in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 670 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Clarksville in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -3°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Clarksville in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (12.4 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Clarksville in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.1 in.
Is February a good time to visit Clarksville?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Clarksville (46 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Clarksville Wwtp (USC00401790), 1.8 mi NE of the city center, 402 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Cheatham L&D (USC00401663), 16 mi SSE of the city center, 392 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Ft Campbell AAF (USW00013806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 568 ft (94 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Campbell AAF Airport (746710-13806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 573 ft (99 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.