Punta Gorda Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Punta Gorda

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
18.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
53 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-4.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Punta Gorda February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Punta Gorda, with average highs near 24.4°C and lows around 12.9°C (mean 18.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 53 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

Punta Gorda February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Punta Gorda. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Februarys in Punta Gorda were 2001 and 2018 — when the month averaged 22.2°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 13.5°C. Typical February days reach 24.4°C with nights near 12.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.0°C→20.4°C+2.4°C
Max Temp23.6°C→26.3°C+2.7°C
Min Temp12.6°C→14.5°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–15.5°C1 yr (2%)
15.5°C–18.0°C17 yr (38%)
18.0°C–20.5°C15 yr (33%)
20.5°C–23.0°C12 yr (27%)

Punta Gorda February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Punta Gorda, averaging 53 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1983 with 247 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 3 mm.

Punta Gorda February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Punta Gorda during February averages 77%. The most humid February was 1998 at 85%, and the least humid was 1985 at 67%.

Punta Gorda February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 4.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Punta Gorda. The sunniest February was 2009 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1984, 1987 and 1994 at 4.1.

Punta Gorda February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Punta Gorda during February is 2.6 m/s. The windiest February was 1998 at 3.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 2 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Punta Gorda

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

How February Ranks in Punta Gorda

🥶3rd 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.

Explore Punta Gorda Weather by Month

Punta Gorda February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.0°C18.3°C18.3°C19.0°C20.3°C+2.3°C
Avg High23.6°C23.6°C24.4°C24.8°C26.2°C+2.6°C
Avg Low12.4°C12.9°C12.3°C13.3°C14.4°C+2°C
Avg Rain71 mm64 mm45 mm43 mm39 mm-32 mm

Extreme February Records in Punta Gorda

🔥Warmest February32.0°C2001
🧊Coldest February-4.5°C1996
🌧️Wettest February247 mm1983
🏜️Driest February3 mm2001
🌬️Windiest February3.6 m/s1998

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Punta Gorda have risen by about 2.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -4.5°C (1996) to a record high of 32°C (2001).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 53 mm, with a wettest year of 247 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Punta Gorda?

A good time to visit Punta Gorda

February is a good time to visit Punta Gorda, with days averaging 24.4°C and nights around 12.9°C (mean 18.7°C, cooler than Punta Gorda's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. November and April are marginally more temperate, but February still suits most travellers.

See Punta Gorda'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 →

Punta Gorda Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Punta Gorda, with average highs near 24.4°C and lows around 12.9°C (mean 18.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 53 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 53 mm of rainfall in Punta Gorda, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 247 mm (1983), and the driest just 3 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.5 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 2.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.6°C to 26.3°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 14.5°C over the same span.
February Weather in Punta Gorda, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.8°C22.1°C16.3°C30.8°C7.7°C39 mm76%2.1 m/s4.7
202423.6°C17.6°C11.6°C27.7°C5.8°C62 mm78%2.5 m/s4.7
202327.6°C21.8°C15.9°C31.3°C7.8°C12 mm78%2.5 m/s5
202226.5°C20.1°C13.8°C30.7°C5.7°C19 mm73%2.6 m/s4.7
202126.2°C20.5°C14.7°C30.7°C2.6°C50 mm78%2.8 m/s4.8
202025.7°C19.8°C13.9°C30.3°C6.4°C50 mm77%2.8 m/s4.6
201926.5°C21.4°C16.3°C29.8°C7.2°C63 mm83%2.2 m/s4.6
201827.2°C22.2°C17.2°C29.6°C10.5°C18 mm82%2.2 m/s4.7
201727.0°C20.7°C14.4°C30.2°C8.0°C30 mm74%2.2 m/s4.8
201621.7°C16.2°C10.7°C26.8°C3.9°C71 mm80%2.7 m/s4.6
201522.7°C16.5°C10.4°C27.8°C-0.4°C80 mm75%2.9 m/s4.5
201425.9°C20.1°C14.3°C28.8°C5.4°C35 mm78%2 m/s4.7
201325.9°C19.6°C13.2°C30.3°C2.3°C31 mm70%2.5 m/s4.5
201226.3°C20.8°C15.4°C30.1°C2.0°C31 mm73%2.4 m/s4.3
201125.9°C19.4°C12.9°C29.6°C3.9°C10 mm74%2.2 m/s4.7
2010 ❄️19.1°C13.5°C7.9°C25.0°C1.7°C60 mm75%2.9 m/s4.2
200923.4°C16.6°C9.7°C27.9°C-1.2°C13 mm69%2.6 m/s5.1
200826.5°C20.5°C14.5°C29.5°C4.7°C57 mm73%2.6 m/s4.5
200723.0°C17.1°C11.3°C28.6°C1.5°C35 mm74%2.7 m/s4.2
200622.7°C16.5°C10.4°C28.2°C-0.3°C78 mm76%2.4 m/s4.7
200524.3°C18.3°C12.3°C27.7°C4.0°C71 mm76%2.5 m/s4.4
200423.2°C17.9°C12.6°C27.1°C4.1°C77 mm81%2.6 m/s4.3
200323.9°C18.3°C12.6°C27.8°C6.3°C30 mm83%2.5 m/s4.7
200223.4°C17.6°C11.7°C28.7°C0.2°C73 mm74%2.6 m/s4.2
2001 🔥28.9°C22.2°C15.5°C32.0°C5.3°C3 mm68%2.4 m/s4.7
200024.6°C18.3°C12.0°C28.5°C3.4°C11 mm72%2.5 m/s4.6
199924.8°C18.7°C12.6°C27.9°C4.5°C10 mm73%2.4 m/s4.9
199821.7°C16.7°C11.7°C26.9°C6.0°C177 mm85%3.6 m/s4.2
199727.1°C21.4°C15.7°C30.9°C7.8°C28 mm74%2.8 m/s4.5
199621.5°C15.8°C10.2°C26.6°C-4.5°C28 mm81%2.4 m/s5
199521.8°C16.3°C10.8°C27.2°C-2.6°C51 mm83%2.6 m/s4.5
199424.9°C20.0°C15.0°C28.6°C2.3°C48 mm80%2.8 m/s4.1
199321.3°C16.1°C10.9°C26.0°C2.7°C69 mm82%2.8 m/s4.3
199222.9°C18.2°C13.4°C26.8°C5.9°C107 mm82%2.7 m/s4.3
199124.0°C18.5°C12.9°C28.5°C1.0°C42 mm74%3.1 m/s4.3
199026.2°C21.0°C15.7°C29.8°C8.1°C80 mm73%3.2 m/s4.4
198925.7°C19.4°C13.1°C30.0°C-0.3°C12 mm67%2.8 m/s4.5
198821.4°C15.5°C9.7°C27.3°C2.0°C53 mm78%2.8 m/s4.3
198723.0°C17.9°C12.7°C27.2°C1.8°C50 mm81%2.6 m/s4.1
198624.4°C18.8°C13.2°C27.9°C4.1°C38 mm78%2.6 m/s4.3
198524.8°C18.7°C12.7°C29.2°C2.7°C21 mm67%3 m/s4.2
198421.9°C16.6°C11.4°C26.4°C0.5°C74 mm82%2.8 m/s4.1
1983 🌧️20.6°C15.9°C11.2°C24.8°C2.5°C247 mm85%3.4 m/s—
198227.1°C21.5°C15.9°C30.2°C6.8°C67 mm76%2.5 m/s—
198123.5°C17.5°C11.6°C27.1°C1.5°C77 mm72%3.2 m/s—

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

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Punta Gorda February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Punta Gorda in February?▼

The average high in February is around 24.4°C with lows near 12.9°C (mean 18.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Punta Gorda in February?▼

February averages 53 mm of rainfall in Punta Gorda, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 247 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest February on record in Punta Gorda?▼

The hottest February reached 32°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to -4.5°C in 1996.

Has February in Punta Gorda 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 2.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.6°C to 26.3°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 14.5°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Punta Gorda?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Punta Gorda and one of the drier months, so plan for around 24.4°C daytime highs and 12.9°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Punta Gorda?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Punta Gorda, averaging 18.7°C.

What should I pack for Punta Gorda in February?▼

For February in Punta Gorda, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24.4°C and lows of 12.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Punta Gorda humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is Punta Gorda in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 2.6 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.6 m/s (1998).

Which February had the most rainfall in Punta Gorda?▼

The wettest February on record was 1983 with 247 mm. On average, February sees 53 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 Punta Gorda 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.