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Maricopa County Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Maricopa County, the United States of America in February.

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Phoenix Scottsdale Mesa Chandler

Thinking about venturing to Maricopa County, the United States of America this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Maricopa County in February

Maricopa County, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Maricopa County generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Phoenix.

To explore the conditions in Maricopa County, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

February is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 12 mm (0.5 in) in Phoenix.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Phoenix enjoys about 257 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Maricopa County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Maricopa County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Phoenix)

January20°C (68°F) February22°C (72°F) March26°C (79°F) April30°C (86°F) May34°C (93°F) June40°C (104°F) This monthJuly41°C (106°F) August40°C (104°F) September38°C (100°F) October32°C (90°F) November25°C (77°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit Maricopa County →

Best Places to Visit in Maricopa County in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Maricopa County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Maricopa County

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Maricopa County, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Maricopa County (February)

Precipitation variation in Maricopa County (February)

Phoenix

In February Phoenix generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
257 hours
318 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Phoenix →

Scottsdale

In February Scottsdale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
257 hours
318 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Scottsdale →

Mesa

In February Mesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
257 hours
318 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mesa →

Chandler

In February Chandler generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
257 hours
318 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chandler →

Glendale

In February Glendale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
257 hours
318 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Glendale →

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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Maricopa County in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phoenix 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Scottsdale 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Mesa 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Chandler 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Glendale 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Gilbert 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Maricopa County weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Maricopa County, the United States of America in February?

In February, Maricopa County, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Phoenix sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Maricopa County, the United States of America in February?

In Phoenix, the average daytime high in February is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Maricopa County, the United States of America get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Phoenix averages just 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Maricopa County, the United States of America.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Maricopa County, the United States of America?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Maricopa County, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Phoenix is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Maricopa County, the United States of America is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Phoenix. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Maricopa County.

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