Morgantown, WV weather in February
In February, Morgantown sees highs around 44°F and lows around 26°F: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 5.6 in. It is one of the coldest months in Morgantown.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.6 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:27 am / 5:39 pm | 6:54 am / 6:10 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 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 am30°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon37°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Morgantown Hart Fld (2 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 30% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 66%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry February brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 53°F
- Coolest February2007: average high 32°F
- Wettest February2018: 6.4 in
- Driest February2006: 1.0 in
- Highest reading78°F (February 20, 2018)
- Lowest reading-7°F (February 20, 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 | 40°F | 44°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 26°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Richmond, VA197 mi · high 52°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Frederick, MD136 mi · high 43°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Akron, OH130 mi · high 39°F · 14 wet days
How Morgantown ranks in February
- Normal high252nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days347th driest of 378
- Comfortable days212th most of 340
What to pack for Morgantown in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 847 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 Morgantown in February?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -7°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Morgantown in February?
About 13 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (6.4 in); the driest was in 2006 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Morgantown in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 5.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is February a good time to visit Morgantown?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Morgantown (37 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Morgantown Hart Fld (USW00013736), 2.3 mi ENE of the city center, 1,240 ft (352 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Lake Lynn (USC00465002), 8.2 mi NE of the city center, 900 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Grays Landing (USC00363451), 11 mi N of the city center, 800 ft (88 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (USW00014762), 50 mi N of the city center, 1,248 ft (360 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mgtn Rgnl-W L B Hart Fd Airport (724176-13736), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 1,226 ft (338 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.