Temperatures in February
It's cool to moderate in February in California with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for California in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in California with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature rises to around 19°C, with nights close to 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in California will be around 18°C, with nights close to 7°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 41 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for California. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
California in February |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
41 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit California?
Want nice weather? Then February is a great time to be in California. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for California in February
With 28°C, California hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in California
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in California, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in California
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for California, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 5 days of rain in California.
Daily UV Index in February in California
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in California, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in California Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in California, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in California Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in California, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in February for California
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in California. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in California by Month
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