Green Bay, WI weather in February
Expect very cold, snowy weather in Green Bay in February, with highs near 29°F and lows near 13°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 12.0 in. It is one of the coldest months in Green Bay. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 29°F
- Normal low
- 13°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.0 in
- snow on the ground 23 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 26°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 10°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:10 am / 5:00 pm | 6:31 am / 5:38 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 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 (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am17°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 am20°Fdew point 13°F
- Noon25°Fdew point 16°F
- 3 pm27°Fdew point 16°F
- 6 pm24°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 pm22°Fdew point 14°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Green Bay (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more23 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry February brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.0 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 38°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 19°F
- Wettest February2019: 3.1 in
- Driest February1993: 0.3 in
- Highest reading65°F (February 22, 2017)
- Lowest reading-28°F (February 3, 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 | 26°F | 29°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 13°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Milwaukee, WI102 mi · high 34°F · 10 wet days
How Green Bay ranks in February
- Normal high365th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days198th driest of 378
- Comfortable days336th most of 340
What to pack for Green Bay in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 13°F, highs near 29°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 23 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1229 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 Green Bay in February?
The normal high is 29°F and the normal low is 13°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -28°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Green Bay in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (3.1 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Green Bay in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 12.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 23 days.
Is February a good time to visit Green Bay?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Green Bay (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Green Bay (USW00014898), 4.7 mi WSW of the city center, 682 ft (89 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Austin Straubel International Airport (726450-14898), 6.4 mi WSW of the city center, 684 ft (91 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.