Fayetteville, WV weather in February
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Fayetteville in February, with highs near 44°F and lows near 23°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 10.0 in. It is one of the coldest months in Fayetteville. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.0 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:28 am / 5:47 pm | 6:57 am / 6:16 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 am31°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon37°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 42% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 53%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 in8 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry February brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.0 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 53°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 33°F
- Wettest February2003: 6.2 in
- Driest February2002: 0.7 in
- Highest reading76°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-17°F (February 21, 2015)
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 | 41°F | 44°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 23°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Akron, OH210 mi · high 39°F · 14 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in February
- Normal high249th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days346th driest of 378
- Comfortable days214th most of 340
What to pack for Fayetteville in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 10.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 885 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in February?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -17°F (most recently on February 21, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in February?
About 13 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Fayetteville in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is February a good time to visit Fayetteville?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Summersville Lake (USC00468614), 16 mi NE of the city center, 1,768 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Oak Hill (USC00466591), 6.2 mi SSW of the city center, 2,040 ft (225 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Beckley Va Hospital (USC00460580), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 2,330 ft (515 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (USW00003872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,514 ft (699 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh County Memorial Airport (724120-03872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,494 ft (679 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.