Swan Hill Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Swan Hill

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
32.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.6°C
Avg Temp
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24.7°C
Avg Rain
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21 mm
Avg Humidity
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42%
Avg Wind
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3.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+7.6°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Swan Hill February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Swan Hill, with average highs near 32.8°C and lows around 16.6°C (mean 24.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 42% relative humidity across the period.

Swan Hill February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Swan Hill. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Swan Hill was 1997 — when the month averaged 28.2°C — while the coldest was 2005 at 21°C. Typical February days reach 32.8°C with nights near 16.6°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.7°C→24.4°C-1.3°C
Max Temp34.2°C→32.5°C-1.7°C
Min Temp17.1°C→16.3°C-0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

21.0°C–23.0°C5 yr (11%)
23.0°C–25.0°C22 yr (49%)
25.0°C–27.0°C15 yr (33%)
27.0°C–29.0°C3 yr (7%)

Swan Hill February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is about average for rainfall in Swan Hill, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2011 with 86 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 0 mm.

Swan Hill February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Swan Hill during February averages 42%. The most humid February was 2011 at 68%, and the least humid was 1983 at 28%.

Swan Hill February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 7.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Swan Hill. The sunniest February was 1991 at 7.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 6.3.

Swan Hill February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Swan Hill during February is 3.5 m/s. The windiest February was 1996 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1997, 2007 and 2012 at 3.1 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Swan Hill

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How February Ranks in Swan Hill

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Swan Hill Weather by Month

Swan Hill February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.1°C24.5°C24.9°C24.9°C24.3°C-0.8°C
Avg High33.6°C32.5°C32.9°C32.7°C32.3°C-1.3°C
Avg Low16.5°C16.5°C16.7°C17.1°C16.3°C-0.2°C
Avg Rain9 mm24 mm23 mm33 mm15 mm+6 mm

Extreme February Records in Swan Hill

🔥Warmest February46.7°C2009
🧊Coldest February8.2°C1993
🌧️Wettest February86 mm2011
🏜️Driest February0 mm1991
🌬️Windiest February3.9 m/s1996

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Swan Hill have fallen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of 8.2°C (1993) to a record high of 46.7°C (2009).

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Rainfall in February is about average for rainfall, averaging 21 mm, with a wettest year of 86 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Swan Hill?

One of the best times to visit Swan Hill

February is one of the best times to visit Swan Hill. Expect days averaging 32.8°C and nights around 16.6°C (mean 24.7°C) — warmer than Swan Hill's yearly average — with low rainfall (21 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Swan Hill's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Swan Hill Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Swan Hill, with average highs near 32.8°C and lows around 16.6°C (mean 24.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 42% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 21 mm of rainfall in Swan Hill, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 86 mm (2011), and the driest just 0 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 42% and average wind speed is 3.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.2°C to 32.5°C and overnight lows from 17.1°C to 16.3°C over the same span.
February Weather in Swan Hill, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202534.1°C25.9°C17.7°C40.8°C9.5°C21 mm39%3.6 m/s7.4
202433.1°C24.4°C15.8°C40.5°C10.9°C27 mm45%3.3 m/s7.5
202332.3°C24.1°C15.9°C42.5°C8.7°C4 mm41%3.8 m/s7.4
202231.8°C24.3°C16.8°C39.5°C11.0°C3 mm45%3.6 m/s7.2
202131.2°C23.3°C15.5°C37.7°C10.7°C4 mm44%3.7 m/s7.3
202031.1°C23.7°C16.3°C40.4°C10.2°C28 mm50%3.6 m/s6.9
201933.0°C24.7°C16.5°C42.8°C10.0°C13 mm38%3.2 m/s7.5
201833.9°C26.2°C18.5°C41.7°C12.1°C3 mm36%3.4 m/s7.2
201731.5°C23.5°C15.5°C43.3°C8.8°C22 mm48%3.3 m/s6.9
201632.8°C24.6°C16.4°C42.9°C11.5°C2 mm43%3.4 m/s7.7
201535.2°C26.8°C18.4°C40.7°C12.6°C5 mm39%3.4 m/s7.3
201434.1°C25.6°C17.2°C45.2°C9.5°C34 mm39%3.6 m/s7.1
201333.3°C25.9°C18.5°C40.7°C10.2°C32 mm40%3.3 m/s6.8
201231.1°C23.8°C16.5°C37.5°C11.0°C77 mm48%3.1 m/s6.6
2011 🌧️28.7°C22.2°C15.7°C39.7°C8.4°C86 mm68%3.3 m/s6.3
201032.9°C25.5°C18.0°C38.3°C10.6°C59 mm51%3.5 m/s6.9
200934.2°C26.0°C17.8°C46.7°C11.3°C1 mm34%3.7 m/s7.4
200830.3°C22.4°C14.5°C36.0°C9.2°C4 mm43%3.7 m/s7.2
200735.2°C27.1°C18.9°C42.0°C11.3°C10 mm39%3.1 m/s7.4
200632.4°C24.1°C15.7°C40.1°C10.7°C4 mm39%3.6 m/s7.7
2005 ❄️28.9°C21.0°C13.0°C39.7°C8.2°C69 mm55%3.6 m/s6.8
200435.1°C26.6°C18.0°C46.3°C12.0°C2 mm34%3.4 m/s7.1
200333.6°C25.4°C17.2°C37.6°C12.0°C41 mm42%3.3 m/s6.9
200230.8°C22.8°C14.7°C38.7°C9.1°C29 mm45%3.8 m/s7
200134.1°C26.3°C18.6°C40.4°C11.3°C26 mm42%3.5 m/s6.6
200034.7°C26.9°C19.0°C42.7°C12.0°C43 mm41%3.5 m/s6.7
199932.1°C24.7°C17.3°C38.8°C9.7°C24 mm45%3.4 m/s6.7
199832.6°C24.2°C15.7°C41.6°C9.2°C24 mm38%3.5 m/s7.2
1997 🔥36.4°C28.2°C20.1°C43.7°C12.4°C12 mm37%3.1 m/s7.2
199630.3°C22.4°C14.5°C41.3°C8.4°C27 mm41%3.9 m/s6.8
199533.0°C24.7°C16.4°C40.1°C10.4°C12 mm39%3.5 m/s7.3
199431.9°C24.4°C16.8°C39.5°C9.3°C64 mm51%3.3 m/s6.5
199331.5°C23.8°C16.0°C42.1°C8.2°C22 mm48%3.7 m/s7.2
199231.7°C23.7°C15.6°C39.4°C9.9°C13 mm41%3.6 m/s7.3
199135.1°C25.4°C15.8°C43.3°C10.7°C0 mm33%3.6 m/s7.8
199030.5°C23.4°C16.3°C37.8°C12.2°C37 mm48%3.2 m/s6.7
198933.7°C25.2°C16.6°C41.4°C12.0°C7 mm38%3.8 m/s7.7
198832.6°C24.0°C15.3°C40.2°C10.5°C6 mm35%3.5 m/s7.7
198733.1°C24.4°C15.7°C43.0°C9.7°C19 mm35%3.6 m/s7.5
198632.0°C23.6°C15.2°C40.6°C9.5°C11 mm35%3.6 m/s7.5
198533.3°C24.8°C16.2°C40.2°C10.7°C4 mm33%3.5 m/s7.5
198432.9°C24.0°C15.1°C38.9°C9.7°C7 mm43%3.7 m/s7.6
198336.4°C27.8°C19.2°C46.2°C12.3°C4 mm28%3.2 m/s—
198234.1°C25.4°C16.7°C43.4°C9.9°C1 mm34%3.8 m/s—
198134.5°C26.3°C18.1°C44.1°C12.5°C22 mm41%3.6 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Swan Hill February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Swan Hill in February?▼

The average high in February is around 32.8°C with lows near 16.6°C (mean 24.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Swan Hill in February?▼

February averages 21 mm of rainfall in Swan Hill, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 86 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest February on record in Swan Hill?▼

The hottest February reached 46.7°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 8.2°C in 1993.

Has February in Swan Hill gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.2°C to 32.5°C and overnight lows from 17.1°C to 16.3°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Swan Hill?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Swan Hill and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 32.8°C daytime highs and 16.6°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Swan Hill?▼

Not quite — February is the 11th coolest month in Swan Hill, averaging 24.7°C.

What should I pack for Swan Hill in February?▼

For February in Swan Hill, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 32.8°C and lows of 16.6°C.

Is Swan Hill humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 42% — relatively dry.

How windy is Swan Hill in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.5 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1996).

Which February had the most rainfall in Swan Hill?▼

The wettest February on record was 2011 with 86 mm. On average, February sees 21 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Swan Hill behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.