Vancouver, WA weather in February
In February, Vancouver sees highs around 52°F and lows around 37°F: chilly, with rain on most days. Rain or snow falls on about 16 days. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 3.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 56% | 57% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:31 am / 5:16 pm | 6:50 am / 5:55 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 11.1 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 am41°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Airport (4 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
- 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 below7 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 3.7 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 58°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 43°F
- Wettest February2017: 10.4 in
- Driest February1993: 0.7 in
- Highest reading67°F (February 23, 1995)
- Lowest reading14°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 | 52°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 37°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 19 | 16 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Bend, OR128 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Bend, OR128 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
How Vancouver ranks in February
- Normal high199th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Washington
- Wet days366th driest of 378
- Comfortable days284th most of 340
What to pack for Vancouver in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
Heating and cooling
February has 584 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 Vancouver in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 14°F (February 1, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in February?
About 16 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (10.4 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Vancouver in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Vancouver?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Vancouver (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Airport (USW00024229), 4.4 mi SE of the city center, 19 ft (172 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Airport (726980-24229), 3.9 mi SE of the city center, 22 ft (169 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).