Charleston, WV weather in February
Charleston is chilly in February, with frequent rain and some snow: highs average 48°F and nights drop to about 29°F. Expect about 14 wet days. Snowfall averages about 7.7 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.7 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:31 am / 5:48 pm | 6:59 am / 6:18 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charleston Yeager Airport (3 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 39% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 57%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow14 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 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 3.4 in; a dry February brings about 2.4 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 7.7 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 57°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 36°F
- Wettest February2018: 7.8 in
- Driest February2002: 0.9 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 20, 2018)
- Lowest reading-12°F (February 5, 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 | 44°F | 48°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 29°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Greensboro, NC187 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Cincinnati, OH164 mi · high 45°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Columbus, OH133 mi · high 41°F · 12 wet days
How Charleston ranks in February
- Normal high219th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days352nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days189th most of 340
What to pack for Charleston in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 751 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Charleston in February?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -12°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Charleston in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.8 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Charleston in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is February a good time to visit Charleston?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Charleston (40 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Charleston Yeager Airport (USW00013866), 3.1 mi NE of the city center, 910 ft (314 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Huntington Tri State Airport (USW00003860), 50 mi W of the city center, 824 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Yeager Airport (724140-13866), 3.1 mi NE of the city center, 912 ft (316 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.