Weather in February in North Carolina
Planning a trip to North Carolina this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in North Carolina in February?
North Carolina is a region in the United States of America. North Carolina has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Beech Mountain at 4°C and mild in Shallotte at 14°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Shallotte and -6°C in Beech Mountain.For specific regional insights in North Carolina, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Greensboro with an average of 58 mm to high snow/rainfall in Buxton with 126 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected in Charlotte. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our North Carolina climate page.
Where to go in North Carolina in February





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in North Carolina?
Charlotte
In February Charlotte generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kill Devil Hills
In February Kill Devil Hills generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Nags Head
In February Nags Head generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Elizabeth City
In February Elizabeth City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Morehead City
In February Morehead City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Carolina, in the United States of America.
Is February the best time to visit North Carolina?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Charlotte, February may not be the ideal time to visit North Carolina.
On average, the best time to visit North Carolina is in April, May and October with generally perfect weather in Charlotte. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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