Sister Bay, WI weather in February
February in Sister Bay: very cold and snowy. Highs 28°F, lows 11°F, about 8 wet days and about 13.0 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Sister Bay. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 28°F
- Normal low
- 11°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.0 in
- snow on the ground 26 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 25°F | 31°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 14°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 4:55 pm | 6:28 am / 5:33 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 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 more26 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.1 in; a dry February brings about 0.7 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 13.0 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201998: average high 37°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 17°F
- Wettest February2019: 3.1 in
- Driest February2015: 0.3 in
- Highest reading57°F (February 22, 2017)
- Lowest reading-26°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 | 28°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 11°F | 20°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Milwaukee, WI153 mi · high 34°F · 10 wet days
How Sister Bay ranks in February
- Normal high370th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days140th driest of 378
What to pack for Sister Bay in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 11°F, highs near 28°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 26 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1285 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 Sister Bay in February?
The normal high is 28°F and the normal low is 11°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -26°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Sister Bay in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (3.1 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Sister Bay in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 13.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 26 days.
Is February a good time to visit Sister Bay?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sister Bay (27 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snowfall: Washington Is (USC00478905), 16 mi NE of the city center, 686 ft (73 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sturgeon Bay Exp Farm (USC00478267), 24 mi SSW of the city center, 699 ft (86 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Ephraim 1NE-Wwtp (USC00472626), 2.0 mi SW of the city center, 733 ft (120 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).