Murfreesboro, TN weather in February
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Murfreesboro in February, with highs near 53°F and lows near 30°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 5:12 pm | 6:16 am / 5:39 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 am37°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Nashville Intl Airport (25 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 22% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 67%.
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 snow12 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.9 in; a dry February brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 6.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 62°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 41°F
- Wettest February2019: 11.8 in
- Driest February1995: 1.7 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 24, 1996)
- Lowest reading-10°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 | 48°F | 53°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 30°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 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: Birmingham, AL162 mi · high 59°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Evansville, IN161 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Murfreesboro ranks in February
- Normal high188th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days336th driest of 378
- Comfortable days171st most of 340
What to pack for Murfreesboro in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 660 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 Murfreesboro in February?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -10°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Murfreesboro in February?
About 12 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (11.8 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.7 in).
Does it snow in Murfreesboro in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Murfreesboro?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Murfreesboro (46 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Murfreesboro 5 N (USC00406371), 5.2 mi N of the city center, 535 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Nashville Intl Airport (USW00013897), 25 mi NW of the city center, 600 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nashville International Airport (723270-13897), 25 mi NW of the city center, 587 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.