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Washington State Weather in February

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

Thinking about venturing to Washington State, 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 Washington State in February

Washington State, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In February, Washington State experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Mount Rainier National Park at -5°C (23°F) to cold in Vancouver at 11°C (52°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Vancouver and -13°C (9°F) in Mount Rainier National Park .

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Washington State, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Richland with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Mount Rainier National Park with 352 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Seattle gets approximately 109 hours of sunlight in February, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Washington State by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Washington State — and find the best time to visit. (based on Seattle)

Best Places to Visit in Washington State in February

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

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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 Washington State

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

Temperature range in Washington State (February)

Precipitation variation in Washington State (February)

Seattle

In February Seattle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
109 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions

SeaTac

In February SeaTac generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
109 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Ocean Shores

In February Ocean Shores generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
305 mm (12 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
261 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
26 days
Weather conditions

Bellevue

In February Bellevue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
109 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions

Vancouver

In February Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
116 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions

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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 Washington State in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seattle 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
SeaTac 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Ocean Shores 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Bellevue 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Vancouver 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Leavenworth 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Washington State weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Washington State, the United States of America in February?

In February, Washington State, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Seattle sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Washington State, the United States of America in February?

In Seattle, the average daytime high in February is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Washington State, the United States of America get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Seattle averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Washington State, the United States of America.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Washington State, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Seattle, February may not be the ideal time to visit Washington State, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Washington State, the United States of America is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Seattle. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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