Spokane, WA weather in February
Expect cold weather with frequent rain and some snow in Spokane in February, with highs near 40°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 7.8 in.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.8 in
- snow on the ground 10 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 4:50 pm | 6:31 am / 5:32 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 26°F
- 9 am33°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm34°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Spokane Felts Fld (5 mi away); average wind 5 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 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more10 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 7.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 47°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 28°F
- Wettest February2017: 4.4 in
- Driest February2005: 0.04 in
- Highest reading63°F (February 20, 1995)
- Lowest reading-24°F (February 2, 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 | 35°F | 40°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 26°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 10.3 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Everett, WA223 mi · high 50°F · 16 wet days
How Spokane ranks in February
- Normal high290th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days320th driest of 378
- Comfortable days334th most of 340
What to pack for Spokane in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 899 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 Spokane in February?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -24°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Spokane in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (4.4 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.04 in).
Does it snow in Spokane in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 10 days.
Is February a good time to visit Spokane?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Spokane (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Spokane Intl Airport (USW00024157), 5.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,353 ft (483 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Spokane Felts Fld (USW00094176), 5.2 mi ENE of the city center, 1,953 ft (83 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Spokane International Airport (727850-24157), 5.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,355 ft (485 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).