Jacksonville Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Jacksonville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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19.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
8.0°C
Avg Temp
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14.0°C
Avg Rain
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84 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
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0.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-6.8°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Jacksonville February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Jacksonville, with average highs near 19.9°C and lows around 8°C (mean 14°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Jacksonville February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Jacksonville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Jacksonville was 2023 — when the month averaged 18.6°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 8.6°C. Typical February days reach 19.9°C with nights near 8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.4°C→15.7°C+2.3°C
Max Temp19.2°C→21.9°C+2.7°C
Min Temp7.7°C→9.5°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

8.0°C–10.8°C3 yr (7%)
10.8°C–13.5°C16 yr (36%)
13.5°C–16.3°C20 yr (44%)
16.3°C–19.0°C6 yr (13%)

Jacksonville February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Jacksonville, averaging 84 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1998 with 281 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 21 mm.

Jacksonville February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Jacksonville during February averages 81%. The most humid February was 1987 at 87%, and the least humid was 1985 at 69%.

Jacksonville February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 3.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Jacksonville. The sunniest February was 2016 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2004 at 2.9.

Jacksonville February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Jacksonville during February is 0.7 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 1983 and 1998 at 0.8 m/s, while the calmest were 2019, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0.6 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Jacksonville

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How February Ranks in Jacksonville

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵5th 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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Jacksonville February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.3°C13.9°C13.2°C14.3°C15.5°C+2.2°C
Avg High19.0°C19.6°C19.5°C20.3°C21.7°C+2.7°C
Avg Low7.6°C8.3°C7.0°C8.4°C9.4°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain112 mm78 mm80 mm75 mm75 mm-37 mm

Extreme February Records in Jacksonville

🔥Warmest February31.1°C2023
🧊Coldest February-7.2°C1996
🌧️Wettest February281 mm1998
🏜️Driest February21 mm2001
🌬️Windiest February0.8 m/s1983

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Jacksonville have risen by about 2.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -7.2°C (1996) to a record high of 31.1°C (2023).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 84 mm, with a wettest year of 281 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 Jacksonville?

A good time to visit Jacksonville

February is a good time to visit Jacksonville, with days averaging 19.9°C and nights around 8°C (mean 14°C, cooler than Jacksonville's yearly average) and higher rainfall. October and April are marginally more temperate, but February still suits most travellers.

See Jacksonville'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 →

Jacksonville Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Jacksonville, with average highs near 19.9°C and lows around 8°C (mean 14°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 84 mm of rainfall in Jacksonville, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 281 mm (1998), and the driest just 21 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 0.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.7 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 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.2°C to 21.9°C and overnight lows from 7.7°C to 9.5°C over the same span.
February Weather in Jacksonville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202522.1°C15.7°C9.4°C28.2°C-0.8°C50 mm82%0.6 m/s4
202419.6°C13.7°C7.9°C25.6°C3.0°C67 mm83%0.7 m/s4
2023 🔥25.2°C18.6°C12.1°C31.1°C4.3°C54 mm79%0.7 m/s4.2
202221.8°C15.5°C9.2°C30.4°C1.0°C42 mm80%0.6 m/s3.9
202120.8°C14.8°C8.7°C27.8°C-1.2°C137 mm84%0.7 m/s3.5
202020.7°C14.7°C8.8°C28.1°C0.2°C100 mm82%0.7 m/s3.6
201922.8°C17.5°C12.2°C29.1°C1.8°C42 mm86%0.6 m/s3.3
201823.4°C18.2°C12.9°C28.7°C2.9°C41 mm86%0.6 m/s3.7
201723.8°C17.1°C10.3°C30.1°C3.1°C36 mm77%0.7 m/s4.3
201618.8°C12.6°C6.5°C26.2°C-2.0°C106 mm79%0.7 m/s4.5
201516.0°C10.2°C4.5°C24.5°C-5.3°C98 mm82%0.7 m/s3.6
201420.1°C14.0°C8.0°C25.9°C-0.6°C82 mm85%0.6 m/s3.5
201321.1°C14.6°C8.2°C28.7°C-1.5°C127 mm72%0.7 m/s3.6
201222.3°C16.2°C10.2°C29.2°C-4.1°C51 mm75%0.7 m/s3.2
201120.0°C14.3°C8.5°C27.0°C-0.7°C94 mm85%0.6 m/s3.8
2010 ❄️14.4°C8.6°C2.7°C21.1°C-3.3°C76 mm82%0.7 m/s3.7
200918.7°C11.7°C4.6°C25.2°C-5.9°C38 mm71%0.7 m/s4.4
200821.2°C14.3°C7.4°C26.6°C-2.4°C119 mm79%0.6 m/s4.2
200718.0°C11.7°C5.4°C25.1°C-4.5°C71 mm77%0.7 m/s4.3
200617.9°C11.7°C5.5°C24.7°C-3.1°C110 mm82%0.7 m/s3.8
200518.9°C13.2°C7.6°C24.6°C-0.4°C95 mm84%0.7 m/s3.5
200418.3°C12.6°C7.0°C26.2°C-0.1°C121 mm82%0.7 m/s2.9
200319.0°C13.3°C7.5°C24.5°C0.9°C159 mm84%0.7 m/s3.5
200219.1°C13.1°C7.0°C27.3°C-4.3°C29 mm75%0.7 m/s3.8
200122.9°C16.7°C10.5°C29.5°C2.1°C21 mm77%0.6 m/s3.5
200020.9°C14.1°C7.2°C27.0°C-2.8°C36 mm75%0.6 m/s4.4
199920.6°C14.5°C8.4°C25.6°C-0.8°C44 mm78%0.7 m/s4.1
1998 🌧️18.3°C13.2°C8.1°C25.5°C2.5°C281 mm86%0.8 m/s3.7
199721.3°C15.7°C10.1°C27.9°C0.8°C54 mm84%0.6 m/s3.5
199620.1°C13.3°C6.5°C28.7°C-7.2°C31 mm74%0.7 m/s3.9
199518.0°C12.0°C6.1°C26.7°C-6.7°C62 mm83%0.7 m/s3.6
199420.2°C14.9°C9.7°C26.8°C-3.8°C36 mm83%0.7 m/s3.7
199317.4°C11.7°C6.0°C23.4°C-3.4°C82 mm83%0.7 m/s3.4
199219.3°C14.1°C8.8°C24.5°C-1.2°C57 mm85%0.6 m/s3.2
199118.9°C13.5°C8.1°C25.7°C-5.1°C31 mm82%0.7 m/s4
199021.4°C16.4°C11.5°C26.8°C3.9°C104 mm85%0.7 m/s3.5
198921.6°C15.0°C8.4°C27.8°C-4.8°C38 mm70%0.7 m/s3.7
198816.6°C10.7°C4.8°C24.8°C-3.7°C172 mm81%0.7 m/s3.6
198717.5°C12.5°C7.5°C23.2°C-2.8°C181 mm87%0.7 m/s3.1
198619.2°C14.0°C8.7°C25.7°C-1.7°C151 mm86%0.6 m/s3.5
198520.2°C13.9°C7.5°C29.6°C-2.5°C44 mm69%0.7 m/s3.8
198418.3°C12.8°C7.3°C23.7°C-4.1°C105 mm82%0.7 m/s3.8
198317.1°C11.8°C6.6°C22.2°C-1.2°C128 mm85%0.8 m/s—
198221.2°C15.8°C10.5°C26.1°C2.7°C60 mm85%0.6 m/s—
198119.1°C12.9°C6.7°C25.0°C-4.2°C126 mm75%0.7 m/s—

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

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Jacksonville February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Jacksonville in February?▼

The average high in February is around 19.9°C with lows near 8°C (mean 14°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Jacksonville in February?▼

February averages 84 mm of rainfall in Jacksonville, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 281 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest February on record in Jacksonville?▼

The hottest February reached 31.1°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to -7.2°C in 1996.

Has February in Jacksonville 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 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.2°C to 21.9°C and overnight lows from 7.7°C to 9.5°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Jacksonville?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Jacksonville and one of the drier months, so plan for around 19.9°C daytime highs and 8°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Jacksonville?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Jacksonville, averaging 14°C.

What should I pack for Jacksonville in February?▼

For February in Jacksonville, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 19.9°C and lows of 8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Jacksonville humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Jacksonville in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 0.7 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 0.8 m/s (1983).

Which February had the most rainfall in Jacksonville?▼

The wettest February on record was 1998 with 281 mm. On average, February sees 84 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 Jacksonville 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.