February weather forecastFort Walton Beach, FL

The vast Fort Walton Beach in Florida, with a high view of the city and part of the riverThe vast Fort Walton Beach in Florida, with a high view of the city and part of the river

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Fort Walton Beach, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.3°F (17.4°C) and an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

February's average high-temperature stands at a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C), showing little deviation from January's 59.5°F (15.3°C). During February, Fort Walton Beach experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

Rainfall

In Fort Walton Beach, during February, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days are January and February, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Ocean temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average ocean temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C).
Note: In water with a temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in February translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In February, in Fort Walton Beach, the average high-temperature is 63.3°F (17.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

In February, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout February, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall days are January and February, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

February is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout February, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average ocean temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

In Fort Walton Beach, in February, the average water temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C). For most, swimming in 62.2°F (16.8°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

In February, the average day length is 11h and 8min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In February, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Walton Beach.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average high temperature in February: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average wind speed in February: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average humidity in February: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average rainfall in February: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.85").

Average rainfall days in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average rainfall days in February: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall days in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average sea temperature in February: 62.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (62.3°F).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

Average UV index in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average UV index in February: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average cloud cover in February: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in February
Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).