Kent, WA weather in February
Kent is chilly in February, with rain on most days: highs average 50°F and nights drop to about 38°F. Expect about 16 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 3.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 57% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:34 am / 5:10 pm | 6:50 am / 5:51 pm |
| Daylight | 9.6 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 am40°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport (6 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 snow16 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 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 3.8 in; a dry February brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 55°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 42°F
- Wettest February2017: 8.8 in
- Driest February1993: 0.3 in
- Highest reading67°F (February 26, 1992)
- Lowest reading19°F (February 26, 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 | 48°F | 50°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 38°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 19 | 16 | 17 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.0 h | 10.3 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +4°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA75 mi · high 42°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA75 mi · high 42°F · 11 wet days
How Kent ranks in February
- Normal high207th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 9 in Washington
- Wet days370th driest of 378
- Comfortable days283rd most of 340
What to pack for Kent in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
Heating and cooling
February has 588 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Kent in February?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 19°F (February 26, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Kent in February?
About 16 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (8.9 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Kent in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Kent?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kent (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport (USW00024233), 5.7 mi NW of the city center, 370 ft (327 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Seattle Sand Pt WSFO (USW00094290), 21 mi N of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Kent (USC00454169), 2.5 mi N of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (727930-24233), 5.8 mi NW of the city center, 369 ft (326 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).