Clearwater Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Clearwater

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
21.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
66 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Clearwater February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Clearwater, with average highs near 21.9°C and lows around 12.7°C (mean 17.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Clearwater February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Clearwater. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Clearwater was 2018 — when the month averaged 21.2°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 12.1°C. Typical February days reach 21.9°C with nights near 12.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.7°C→18.9°C+2.2°C
Max Temp21.1°C→23.8°C+2.7°C
Min Temp12.4°C→13.9°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–14.5°C3 yr (7%)
14.5°C–17.0°C16 yr (36%)
17.0°C–19.5°C18 yr (40%)
19.5°C–22.0°C8 yr (18%)

Clearwater February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Clearwater, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1998 with 288 mm, while the driest was 2023 at 16 mm.

Clearwater February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Clearwater during February averages 78%. The most humid February was 2003 at 87%, and the least humid was 1985 at 69%.

Clearwater February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Clearwater. The sunniest February was 2023 at 4.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1987 at 3.8.

Clearwater February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Clearwater during February is 3.2 m/s. The windiest February was 1998 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2014 and 2019 at 2.4 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Clearwater

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How February Ranks in Clearwater

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

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Clearwater February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.6°C17.3°C16.8°C17.6°C18.8°C+2.2°C
Avg High21.0°C21.6°C21.6°C22.2°C23.8°C+2.8°C
Avg Low12.2°C13.0°C12.0°C13.0°C13.9°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain78 mm75 mm67 mm58 mm46 mm-32 mm

Extreme February Records in Clearwater

🔥Warmest February29.6°C2017
🧊Coldest February-2.8°C1996
🌧️Wettest February288 mm1998
🏜️Driest February16 mm2023
🌬️Windiest February4.3 m/s1998

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Clearwater have risen by about 2.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -2.8°C (1996) to a record high of 29.6°C (2017).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm, with a wettest year of 288 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.6°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Clearwater?

A good time to visit Clearwater

February is a good time to visit Clearwater, with days averaging 21.9°C and nights around 12.7°C (mean 17.3°C, cooler than Clearwater's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. April and November are marginally more temperate, but February still suits most travellers.

See Clearwater'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 →

Clearwater Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Clearwater, with average highs near 21.9°C and lows around 12.7°C (mean 17.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 66 mm of rainfall in Clearwater, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 288 mm (1998), and the driest just 16 mm (2023). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 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 risen by about 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.1°C to 23.8°C and overnight lows from 12.4°C to 13.9°C over the same span.
February Weather in Clearwater, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202525.1°C20.0°C15.0°C28.8°C5.5°C36 mm79%2.6 m/s4.4
202421.4°C16.6°C11.8°C25.6°C7.2°C67 mm79%2.9 m/s4.7
202325.5°C20.6°C15.7°C29.1°C10.0°C16 mm79%2.9 m/s4.9
202223.6°C18.4°C13.1°C29.1°C6.3°C18 mm76%2.9 m/s4.6
202123.6°C18.8°C14.0°C28.9°C5.3°C85 mm79%3.2 m/s4.5
202023.5°C18.6°C13.8°C28.3°C5.8°C52 mm77%3.3 m/s4.5
201924.2°C20.0°C15.9°C28.1°C7.4°C56 mm85%2.4 m/s4.4
2018 🔥25.8°C21.2°C16.7°C29.1°C9.8°C30 mm81%2.5 m/s4.7
201725.1°C19.7°C14.4°C29.6°C9.8°C36 mm75%2.8 m/s4.8
201620.0°C15.5°C11.0°C25.3°C6.1°C66 mm78%3.4 m/s4.6
201519.0°C14.4°C9.8°C24.0°C0.3°C124 mm80%3.5 m/s4.2
201422.6°C17.9°C13.2°C27.1°C7.6°C64 mm80%2.4 m/s4.1
201323.1°C18.2°C13.3°C27.6°C3.1°C48 mm74%3 m/s4.5
201224.0°C19.4°C14.8°C28.6°C2.4°C34 mm74%3 m/s4.1
201122.1°C17.3°C12.5°C26.7°C5.5°C38 mm81%2.6 m/s4.4
2010 ❄️16.1°C12.1°C8.1°C22.1°C3.2°C82 mm78%3.5 m/s3.9
200921.0°C15.4°C9.8°C25.4°C0.1°C27 mm69%3 m/s4.8
200823.1°C18.3°C13.5°C26.4°C4.7°C71 mm77%3 m/s4.2
200720.1°C15.5°C10.9°C27.6°C2.8°C51 mm76%3.2 m/s4.1
200620.3°C15.6°C11.0°C25.0°C2.9°C124 mm76%3.1 m/s4.5
200521.7°C17.0°C12.3°C25.0°C6.1°C70 mm79%3.1 m/s4.3
200421.0°C16.8°C12.5°C25.3°C4.7°C124 mm82%3.1 m/s4
200320.2°C15.9°C11.5°C25.4°C7.0°C95 mm87%2.9 m/s4.1
200220.8°C16.2°C11.6°C27.1°C1.2°C74 mm76%3.2 m/s4.1
200125.3°C20.2°C15.0°C29.0°C8.9°C17 mm74%2.7 m/s4.4
200022.5°C17.3°C12.0°C27.4°C3.8°C17 mm72%3 m/s4.8
199922.6°C18.0°C13.4°C26.7°C5.0°C24 mm76%3 m/s4.8
1998 🌧️19.2°C15.6°C11.9°C24.2°C7.2°C288 mm86%4.3 m/s4
199724.9°C20.0°C15.0°C29.2°C7.6°C22 mm75%3.2 m/s4.4
199620.3°C15.6°C11.0°C26.1°C-2.8°C50 mm81%3.2 m/s4.4
199520.3°C15.9°C11.4°C25.7°C-1.5°C43 mm79%3.3 m/s4.3
199422.7°C18.5°C14.3°C26.8°C2.3°C24 mm80%3.5 m/s3.9
199319.1°C15.1°C11.1°C23.4°C3.1°C71 mm82%3.6 m/s3.9
199221.0°C17.2°C13.3°C24.5°C7.1°C96 mm81%3.2 m/s3.9
199122.0°C17.5°C13.0°C26.5°C1.9°C26 mm74%3.6 m/s4.1
199023.9°C19.5°C15.2°C27.0°C8.8°C103 mm78%3.6 m/s4.4
198922.3°C17.6°C12.9°C27.2°C1.5°C17 mm74%3.1 m/s4.5
198819.2°C14.4°C9.6°C24.8°C2.3°C50 mm78%3.4 m/s4.1
198720.7°C16.7°C12.6°C25.1°C3.2°C63 mm82%3 m/s3.8
198621.4°C17.3°C13.2°C24.5°C3.6°C63 mm83%3 m/s4
198522.2°C17.3°C12.3°C27.7°C4.0°C36 mm69%3.6 m/s4
198419.9°C15.7°C11.5°C24.5°C2.1°C108 mm83%3.3 m/s3.9
198318.8°C15.1°C11.5°C23.2°C5.1°C210 mm83%4.2 m/s—
198223.6°C19.4°C15.3°C26.2°C8.4°C70 mm82%2.9 m/s—
198121.0°C16.1°C11.2°C25.1°C2.3°C85 mm76%3.8 m/s—

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

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Clearwater February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Clearwater in February?▼

The average high in February is around 21.9°C with lows near 12.7°C (mean 17.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Clearwater in February?▼

February averages 66 mm of rainfall in Clearwater, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 288 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest February on record in Clearwater?▼

The hottest February reached 29.6°C in 2017. The coldest dipped to -2.8°C in 1996.

Has February in Clearwater gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.1°C to 23.8°C and overnight lows from 12.4°C to 13.9°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Clearwater?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Clearwater and one of the drier months, so plan for around 21.9°C daytime highs and 12.7°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Clearwater?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Clearwater, averaging 17.3°C.

What should I pack for Clearwater in February?▼

For February in Clearwater, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 21.9°C and lows of 12.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Clearwater humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Clearwater in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.2 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 4.3 m/s (1998).

Which February had the most rainfall in Clearwater?▼

The wettest February on record was 1998 with 288 mm. On average, February sees 66 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 Clearwater 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.