February weather forecast
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Weather in February

February in Washington often marks a gradual transition from the severe cold of January to milder conditions. In western parts of the state, average low temperatures inch up slightly but remain cold, hovering near 25°F (-3.9°C). Eastern Washington still sees extremely cold nights but less frequently, with temperatures commonly falling between -5°F (-20.6°C) and -15°F (-26.1°C). Cities like Spokane in eastern Washington continue to experience significant cold, although not as extreme as in January.

This month retains the pattern of extended cloudy or overcast conditions, especially in the west. However, precipitation tends to decrease slightly compared to January. Eastern Washington's snowfall remains significant but generally decreases; it can still accumulate up to 60" (1524mm). In contrast, western regions like Tacoma or Bellingham experience a mix of rain and snow, with snowfall around 8" (203mm). Wind speeds generally stay between 30 to 40mph (64.4km/h) (48.28 to 40mph (64.4km/h)), a bit less gusty than in January.

The contrast between January and February is subtle but notable, with February generally being a bit warmer and drier. Looking ahead to March, Washington begins to thaw more noticeably, especially in the western regions. Snowfall lessens, and rain becomes more prevalent as the state inches closer to spring. Despite the lingering cold, February provides a preview of the milder conditions that unfold in the following months.

  • Seattle - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Seattle is February, when snow falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Seattle in February, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.
  • Spokane - February »
    In Spokane in February, during 12.3 snowfall days, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Spokane during February, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.
  • Tacoma - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Tacoma is February, when snow falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Tacoma is February, when snow falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.
  • Vancouver - February »
    January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Vancouver. In Vancouver, during February, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.
  • Bellevue - February »
    In Bellevue, in February, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Bellevue, during February, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.
  • Kent - February »
    The months with the highest humidity in Kent are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%. In Kent, in February, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Everett - February »
    In Everett, Washington, in February, during 3.1 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Everett in February, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Renton - February »
    In Renton during February, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. With 0.63" (16mm) of snowfall across 1.7 days, this month experiences the year's highest snowfall, making February the peak time for witnessing a slight white-out in Renton.
  • Federal Way - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Federal Way is February, when snow falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Federal Way in February, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow.
  • Yakima - February »
    In Yakima in February, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Yakima are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
  • Kirkland - February »
    In Kirkland, during February, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Kirkland in February, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Bellingham - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Bellingham is February, when snow falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. With an average ocean temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Bellingham, Washington.
Updated: May 24, 2024
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