Port Angeles, WA weather in February
In February, Port Angeles sees highs around 47°F and lows around 33°F: chilly, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 50% | 49% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:41 am / 5:13 pm | 6:56 am / 5:55 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 am39°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Quillayute State Airport (53 mi away); average wind 6 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 snow13 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 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 2.8 in; a dry February brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 52°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 39°F
- Wettest February1999: 8.1 in
- Driest February2010: 0.2 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 18, 2004)
- Lowest reading11°F (February 10, 2019)
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 | 45°F | 47°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 33°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 10.2 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +3°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Salem, OR220 mi · high 52°F · 16 wet days
How Port Angeles ranks in February
- Normal high231st warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days350th driest of 378
- Comfortable days299th most of 340
What to pack for Port Angeles in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
February has 706 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 Port Angeles in February?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 11°F (February 10, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Port Angeles in February?
About 13 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (8.1 in); the driest was in 2010 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Port Angeles in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.5 in.
Is February a good time to visit Port Angeles?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Port Angeles (41 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: Port Angeles Intl Airport (USW00094266), 3.1 mi W of the city center, 288 ft (222 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Elwha RS (USC00452548), 10 mi SW of the city center, 360 ft (294 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sequim 2 E (USC00457544), 17 mi E of the city center, 50 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Quillayute State Airport (USW00094240), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Quillayute Airport (727970-94240), 54 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 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).