Leavenworth, WA weather in February
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Leavenworth in February, with highs near 42°F and lows near 21°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 12.6 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.6 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 5:03 pm | 6:44 am / 5:45 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 am30°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 26°F
- Noon37°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (26 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 in8 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 51°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 31°F
- Wettest February2014: 6.3 in
- Driest February2013: 0.6 in
- Highest reading65°F (February 25, 2015)
- Lowest reading-18°F (February 1, 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 | 34°F | 42°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 21°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 10.3 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +8°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Kent, WA75 mi · high 50°F · 16 wet days
- Drier: Bend, OR246 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
How Leavenworth ranks in February
- Normal high261st warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days303rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days333rd most of 340
What to pack for Leavenworth in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 12.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 931 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 Leavenworth in February?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -18°F (February 1, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Leavenworth in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 12.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is February a good time to visit Leavenworth?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Leavenworth (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Leavenworth 3 S (USC00454572), 2.7 mi SSW of the city center, 1,128 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Wenatchee (USC00459074), 20 mi SE of the city center, 626 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (USW00094239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,229 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pangborn Memorial Airport (727825-94239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,239 ft (68 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).