Tallahassee Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Tallahassee

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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18.8°C
Avg Low
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6.3°C
Avg Temp
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12.6°C
Avg Rain
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112 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
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0.3 m/s
Avg Solar
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3.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-7.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Tallahassee February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Tallahassee, with average highs near 18.8°C and lows around 6.3°C (mean 12.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 112 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Tallahassee February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Tallahassee. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Tallahassee was 2018 — when the month averaged 17.7°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 7.3°C. Typical February days reach 18.8°C with nights near 6.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp11.7°C→14.0°C+2.3°C
Max Temp17.8°C→20.5°C+2.7°C
Min Temp5.5°C→7.7°C+2.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–9.8°C3 yr (7%)
9.8°C–12.5°C18 yr (40%)
12.5°C–15.3°C19 yr (42%)
15.3°C–18.0°C5 yr (11%)

Tallahassee February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is about average for rainfall in Tallahassee, averaging 112 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2013 with 279 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 18 mm.

Tallahassee February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Tallahassee during February averages 82%. The most humid February was 1997 at 87%, and the least humid was 1989 at 71%.

Tallahassee February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 3.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Tallahassee. The sunniest Februarys were 2000 and 2016 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2004 and 2012 at 2.9.

Tallahassee February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Tallahassee during February is 0.3 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2015, 2018 and 2019, among others at 0.2 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Tallahassee

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How February Ranks in Tallahassee

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Tallahassee Weather by Month

Tallahassee February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.8°C12.5°C12.1°C13.0°C14.0°C+2.2°C
Avg High18.0°C18.4°C18.7°C19.1°C20.3°C+2.3°C
Avg Low5.7°C6.5°C5.4°C6.8°C7.6°C+1.9°C
Avg Rain141 mm108 mm102 mm116 mm86 mm-55 mm

Extreme February Records in Tallahassee

🔥Warmest February29.9°C2001
🧊Coldest February-8.2°C1996
🌧️Wettest February279 mm2013
🏜️Driest February18 mm2001
🌬️Windiest February0.3 m/s1981

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Tallahassee 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 -8.2°C (1996) to a record high of 29.9°C (2001).

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Rainfall in February is about average for rainfall, averaging 112 mm, with a wettest year of 279 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Tallahassee?

A quieter season to visit Tallahassee

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of October and May tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Tallahassee. That said, February — with days averaging 18.8°C and nights around 6.3°C (mean 12.6°C) and higher rainfall (112 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Tallahassee'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 →

Tallahassee Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Tallahassee, with average highs near 18.8°C and lows around 6.3°C (mean 12.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 112 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 112 mm of rainfall in Tallahassee, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 279 mm (2013), and the driest just 18 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 0.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.8 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 17.8°C to 20.5°C and overnight lows from 5.5°C to 7.7°C over the same span.
February Weather in Tallahassee, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.7°C14.9°C8.1°C27.3°C-3.5°C73 mm80%0.3 m/s3.8
202419.0°C12.7°C6.5°C25.5°C0.3°C70 mm83%0.3 m/s4
202322.7°C16.6°C10.5°C29.2°C0.8°C74 mm84%0.3 m/s3.8
202220.0°C13.2°C6.5°C28.3°C-1.5°C31 mm79%0.3 m/s3.9
202118.9°C12.8°C6.7°C26.5°C-2.2°C129 mm86%0.3 m/s3.3
202019.6°C13.5°C7.4°C27.0°C-2.8°C136 mm84%0.3 m/s3.5
201921.7°C16.0°C10.4°C27.1°C1.5°C46 mm87%0.2 m/s3.1
2018 🔥23.5°C17.7°C12.0°C27.4°C-0.3°C145 mm86%0.2 m/s3.4
201722.0°C15.6°C9.2°C26.9°C1.9°C80 mm84%0.3 m/s4.4
201617.6°C11.2°C4.7°C24.8°C-2.8°C101 mm82%0.3 m/s4.5
201515.2°C8.8°C2.5°C23.4°C-5.2°C113 mm83%0.2 m/s3.8
201419.2°C12.9°C6.6°C24.3°C-2.5°C111 mm85%0.3 m/s3.8
2013 🌧️19.1°C12.9°C6.7°C25.0°C-3.1°C279 mm79%0.2 m/s3.4
201220.4°C14.5°C8.7°C26.5°C-4.9°C93 mm81%0.3 m/s2.9
201118.9°C12.6°C6.3°C25.7°C-3.9°C82 mm84%0.3 m/s4
2010 ❄️13.3°C7.3°C1.3°C19.8°C-3.9°C113 mm84%0.3 m/s3.8
200917.3°C10.5°C3.6°C23.6°C-6.3°C72 mm77%0.3 m/s4.3
200819.7°C12.4°C5.2°C25.2°C-3.8°C193 mm79%0.3 m/s4.3
200717.1°C10.5°C3.8°C24.2°C-4.8°C107 mm81%0.2 m/s4
200617.9°C11.3°C4.6°C25.2°C-3.6°C136 mm80%0.3 m/s3.9
200519.0°C13.0°C7.0°C25.7°C-0.4°C94 mm83%0.2 m/s3.5
200416.2°C10.4°C4.5°C24.4°C-3.0°C157 mm85%0.2 m/s2.9
200318.4°C12.1°C5.9°C23.9°C0.9°C155 mm83%0.3 m/s3.6
200218.2°C11.3°C4.4°C27.1°C-5.9°C42 mm73%0.3 m/s4.1
200122.4°C15.6°C8.8°C29.9°C1.8°C18 mm77%0.3 m/s3.6
200020.9°C13.5°C6.0°C26.6°C-4.2°C46 mm75%0.3 m/s4.5
199919.8°C13.2°C6.6°C25.8°C-2.9°C47 mm81%0.3 m/s4.2
199817.4°C11.9°C6.4°C25.5°C0.3°C204 mm86%0.3 m/s4
199719.3°C13.5°C7.6°C25.2°C-2.0°C134 mm87%0.2 m/s3.4
199618.1°C11.6°C5.1°C26.2°C-8.2°C88 mm81%0.3 m/s3.7
199517.4°C11.3°C5.3°C25.5°C-6.6°C103 mm85%0.3 m/s3.8
199419.5°C13.2°C7.0°C25.7°C-2.7°C65 mm84%0.3 m/s3.9
199316.2°C10.2°C4.2°C22.4°C-5.5°C91 mm84%0.3 m/s3.9
199218.3°C12.9°C7.4°C24.6°C-2.1°C169 mm87%0.2 m/s3.4
199118.1°C12.2°C6.4°C24.8°C-6.5°C38 mm83%0.3 m/s4.1
199020.3°C14.6°C8.9°C24.7°C-0.4°C138 mm86%0.3 m/s3.4
198921.2°C14.1°C7.0°C29.8°C-5.8°C68 mm71%0.3 m/s3.4
198816.3°C9.7°C3.0°C24.7°C-7.0°C180 mm81%0.3 m/s3.8
198716.4°C11.3°C6.2°C21.5°C-4.5°C159 mm87%0.3 m/s3.1
198619.2°C13.2°C7.2°C25.4°C-3.5°C223 mm85%0.3 m/s3.7
198518.5°C11.8°C5.1°C27.3°C-4.8°C61 mm77%0.3 m/s4
198416.9°C11.1°C5.4°C23.6°C-4.8°C134 mm82%0.3 m/s4
198315.8°C10.2°C4.7°C21.0°C-3.1°C168 mm85%0.3 m/s—
198219.5°C13.7°C7.9°C26.2°C2.0°C125 mm87%0.2 m/s—
198118.5°C11.5°C4.5°C24.8°C-6.9°C148 mm76%0.3 m/s—

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

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Tallahassee February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Tallahassee in February?▼

The average high in February is around 18.8°C with lows near 6.3°C (mean 12.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Tallahassee in February?▼

February averages 112 mm of rainfall in Tallahassee, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 279 mm in 2013.

What was the hottest February on record in Tallahassee?▼

The hottest February reached 29.9°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to -8.2°C in 1996.

Has February in Tallahassee 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 17.8°C to 20.5°C and overnight lows from 5.5°C to 7.7°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Tallahassee?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Tallahassee and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.8°C daytime highs and 6.3°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Tallahassee?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Tallahassee, averaging 12.6°C.

What should I pack for Tallahassee in February?▼

For February in Tallahassee, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 18.8°C and lows of 6.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Tallahassee humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Tallahassee in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 0.3 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 0.3 m/s (1981).

Which February had the most rainfall in Tallahassee?▼

The wettest February on record was 2013 with 279 mm. On average, February sees 112 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 Tallahassee 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.