Wisconsin Dells, WI weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Wisconsin Dells in February, with highs near 31°F and lows near 11°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 10.2 in. It is one of the coldest months in Wisconsin Dells. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 31°F
- Normal low
- 11°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.2 in
- snow on the ground 25 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 27°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 7°F | 16°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 5:09 pm | 6:37 am / 5:46 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 11.2 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 am19°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 am22°Fdew point 15°F
- Noon27°Fdew point 17°F
- 3 pm29°Fdew point 17°F
- 6 pm27°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm24°Fdew point 16°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (40 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more25 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.2 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201999: average high 43°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 20°F
- Wettest February2008: 3.0 in
- Driest February1995: 0.08 in
- Highest reading67°F (February 23, 2017)
- Lowest reading-37°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 | 31°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 11°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +12°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Davenport, IA151 mi · high 37°F · 9 wet days
How Wisconsin Dells ranks in February
- Normal high358th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days100th driest of 378
- Comfortable days338th most of 340
What to pack for Wisconsin Dells in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 11°F, highs near 31°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 25 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1228 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 Wisconsin Dells in February?
The normal high is 31°F and the normal low is 11°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -37°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Wisconsin Dells in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (3.1 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.08 in).
Does it snow in Wisconsin Dells in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 25 days.
Is February a good time to visit Wisconsin Dells?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wisconsin Dells (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wisconsin Dells (USC00479319), 1.3 mi S of the city center, 835 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (USW00014837), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 866 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dane Co Regional-Truax Field Airport (726410-14837), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 859 ft (52 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).