Tacoma, WA weather in February
In February, Tacoma sees highs around 50°F and lows around 37°F: chilly, with rain on most days. There are about 16 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 58% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:35 am / 5:11 pm | 6:51 am / 5:52 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 am36°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tacoma Mcchord AFB (7 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 snow16 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 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 4.0 in; a dry February brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202010: average high 55°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 42°F
- Wettest February2017: 9.2 in
- Driest February1993: 0.3 in
- Highest reading63°F (February 18, 2007)
- Lowest reading17°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 | 48°F | 50°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 37°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 20 | 16 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.0 h | 10.3 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA87 mi · high 42°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA87 mi · high 42°F · 11 wet days
How Tacoma ranks in February
- Normal high208th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days367th driest of 378
- Comfortable days335th most of 340
What to pack for Tacoma in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
Heating and cooling
February has 592 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 Tacoma in February?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 17°F (February 1, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Tacoma in February?
About 16 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (9.2 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Tacoma in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.5 in.
Is February a good time to visit Tacoma?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tacoma (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 frost dates: Tacoma #1 (USC00458278), 1.6 mi ESE of the city center, 25 ft (225 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Mcmillin Rsvr (USC00455224), 12 mi SE of the city center, 579 ft (329 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Tacoma Mcchord AFB (USW00024207), 7.3 mi SSW of the city center, 289 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mcchord AFB Airport (742060-24207), 7.3 mi SSW of the city center, 322 ft (72 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).