Friday Harbor, WA weather in February
February in Friday Harbor: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 49°F, lows 37°F, about 14 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 1.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 51% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:41 am / 5:10 pm | 6:55 am / 5:53 pm |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 11.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bellingham Intl Airport (28 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow14 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 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 1.5 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 53°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 42°F
- Wettest February2016: 4.0 in
- Driest February2013: 0.4 in
- Highest reading59°F (February 7, 2012)
- Lowest reading17°F (February 25, 2011)
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 | 49°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 37°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | 10.2 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +4°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA127 mi · high 42°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA127 mi · high 42°F · 11 wet days
How Friday Harbor ranks in February
- Normal high213th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days351st driest of 378
- Comfortable days332nd most of 340
What to pack for Friday Harbor in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
Heating and cooling
February has 630 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 Friday Harbor in February?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 17°F (February 25, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Friday Harbor in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (4.0 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Friday Harbor in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.4 in.
Is February a good time to visit Friday Harbor?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Friday Harbor (43 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Friday Harbor Airport (USW00094276), 0.9 mi SSW of the city center, 109 ft (51 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Olga 2 Se (USC00456096), 11 mi ENE of the city center, 80 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Bellingham Intl Airport (USW00024217), 28 mi NE of the city center, 149 ft (91 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bellingham Intl Airport (727976-24217), 28 mi NE of the city center, 151 ft (93 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).