Winter Haven Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Winter Haven

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
59 mm
Avg Humidity
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76%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Winter Haven February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Winter Haven, with average highs near 23.8°C and lows around 11.4°C (mean 17.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

Winter Haven February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Winter Haven. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Winter Haven was 2018 — when the month averaged 22.2°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 11.7°C. Typical February days reach 23.8°C with nights near 11.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.9°C→19.6°C+2.7°C
Max Temp22.8°C→26.3°C+3.5°C
Min Temp11.1°C→13.0°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–14.0°C1 yr (2%)
14.0°C–17.0°C17 yr (38%)
17.0°C–20.0°C17 yr (38%)
20.0°C–23.0°C10 yr (22%)

Winter Haven February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Winter Haven, averaging 59 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1983 with 227 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 9 mm.

Winter Haven February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Winter Haven during February averages 76%. The most humid February was 1998 at 87%, and the least humid was 1985 at 64%.

Winter Haven February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 4.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Winter Haven. The sunniest February was 2009 at 4.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1994 at 3.5.

Winter Haven February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Winter Haven during February is 2.6 m/s. The windiest February was 1998 at 3.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 2 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Winter Haven

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

How February Ranks in Winter Haven

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵3rd 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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Winter Haven February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.7°C17.2°C17.2°C18.1°C19.6°C+2.9°C
Avg High22.6°C23.0°C23.7°C24.5°C26.2°C+3.6°C
Avg Low10.8°C11.4°C10.7°C11.8°C12.9°C+2.1°C
Avg Rain76 mm73 mm53 mm46 mm40 mm-36 mm

Extreme February Records in Winter Haven

🔥Warmest February32.7°C2025
🧊Coldest February-6.5°C1996
🌧️Wettest February227 mm1983
🏜️Driest February9 mm2001
🌬️Windiest February3.4 m/s1998

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Winter Haven have risen by about 2.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -6.5°C (1996) to a record high of 32.7°C (2025).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm, with a wettest year of 227 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.8°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Winter Haven?

A good time to visit Winter Haven

February is a good time to visit Winter Haven, with days averaging 23.8°C and nights around 11.4°C (mean 17.6°C, cooler than Winter Haven's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. April and October are marginally more temperate, but February still suits most travellers.

See Winter Haven'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 →

Winter Haven Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Winter Haven, with average highs near 23.8°C and lows around 11.4°C (mean 17.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 59 mm of rainfall in Winter Haven, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 227 mm (1983), and the driest just 9 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 76% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.1 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 2.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.8°C to 26.3°C and overnight lows from 11.1°C to 13°C over the same span.
February Weather in Winter Haven, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.9°C21.3°C14.7°C32.7°C3.9°C36 mm73%2.1 m/s4
202423.2°C16.7°C10.3°C28.6°C4.6°C60 mm77%2.4 m/s4.4
202328.0°C21.3°C14.6°C32.1°C7.0°C17 mm75%2.4 m/s4.6
202226.3°C19.3°C12.3°C31.6°C4.1°C16 mm71%2.4 m/s4.2
202126.2°C19.6°C13.1°C32.0°C1.6°C69 mm74%2.7 m/s4.2
202025.8°C19.1°C12.5°C31.1°C4.3°C44 mm74%2.8 m/s4.1
201926.2°C20.7°C15.2°C30.7°C5.3°C50 mm82%2.1 m/s4
2018 🔥28.4°C22.2°C16.0°C31.1°C9.4°C26 mm76%2.3 m/s4.2
201727.5°C20.5°C13.4°C31.7°C6.5°C34 mm70%2.3 m/s4.4
201621.4°C15.3°C9.3°C27.0°C1.9°C50 mm77%2.7 m/s4.6
201520.9°C14.7°C8.5°C26.6°C-2.7°C107 mm77%2.8 m/s3.9
201425.5°C19.0°C12.5°C29.9°C4.5°C45 mm75%2 m/s3.8
201325.9°C18.9°C12.0°C31.2°C0.3°C27 mm68%2.5 m/s4.2
201226.4°C20.2°C14.0°C31.4°C-0.5°C33 mm70%2.4 m/s3.8
201124.9°C18.1°C11.4°C30.1°C2.0°C16 mm76%2.1 m/s4.2
2010 ❄️17.5°C11.7°C5.9°C24.2°C-0.3°C69 mm77%2.7 m/s4
200923.0°C15.7°C8.3°C28.9°C-3.5°C16 mm66%2.5 m/s4.7
200825.4°C19.0°C12.5°C29.2°C1.8°C53 mm74%2.5 m/s4
200721.9°C15.6°C9.3°C29.2°C-1.0°C47 mm73%2.6 m/s4.2
200622.4°C15.7°C9.1°C28.8°C-1.1°C85 mm74%2.5 m/s4.2
200523.8°C17.5°C11.2°C27.9°C2.2°C62 mm75%2.5 m/s4
200423.0°C17.2°C11.4°C28.0°C3.1°C90 mm79%2.5 m/s3.6
200322.1°C16.4°C10.7°C27.0°C4.4°C71 mm86%2.3 m/s3.9
200222.7°C16.5°C10.3°C29.3°C-1.7°C86 mm73%2.5 m/s4
200128.1°C21.2°C14.3°C32.2°C6.3°C9 mm69%2.4 m/s4
200024.5°C17.4°C10.3°C29.2°C1.1°C12 mm70%2.3 m/s4.5
199924.7°C18.1°C11.4°C28.5°C2.6°C15 mm71%2.5 m/s4.4
199820.3°C15.1°C9.9°C26.4°C3.9°C222 mm87%3.4 m/s4
199726.8°C20.5°C14.2°C31.3°C5.9°C32 mm73%2.7 m/s4
199621.3°C15.0°C8.6°C27.8°C-6.5°C51 mm79%2.5 m/s4.2
199520.8°C15.0°C9.2°C27.2°C-5.0°C50 mm82%2.6 m/s4.2
199424.3°C18.9°C13.5°C29.7°C-0.7°C48 mm78%2.8 m/s3.5
199320.3°C14.8°C9.4°C25.6°C0.2°C68 mm82%2.7 m/s3.9
199222.3°C17.1°C11.9°C26.4°C4.3°C109 mm81%2.6 m/s3.7
199124.0°C17.8°C11.7°C29.5°C-1.5°C27 mm70%3 m/s3.9
199025.5°C20.0°C14.5°C30.0°C7.0°C106 mm75%2.9 m/s3.9
198924.2°C17.8°C11.4°C29.6°C-2.8°C11 mm70%2.5 m/s4.3
198820.3°C14.1°C7.9°C27.4°C0.1°C55 mm79%2.7 m/s4
198722.2°C16.7°C11.1°C27.7°C0.1°C59 mm81%2.4 m/s3.6
198623.0°C17.4°C11.7°C27.1°C1.4°C53 mm81%2.5 m/s3.8
198524.6°C17.9°C11.2°C30.9°C1.0°C27 mm64%2.9 m/s3.9
198421.1°C15.5°C10.0°C26.1°C-1.4°C83 mm81%2.7 m/s4
1983 🌧️19.7°C14.7°C9.8°C24.6°C1.4°C227 mm84%3.2 m/s—
198226.1°C20.3°C14.5°C29.1°C5.0°C66 mm77%2.4 m/s—
198122.5°C16.1°C9.8°C26.8°C-0.7°C102 mm73%3.1 m/s—

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

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Winter Haven February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Winter Haven in February?▼

The average high in February is around 23.8°C with lows near 11.4°C (mean 17.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Winter Haven in February?▼

February averages 59 mm of rainfall in Winter Haven, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 227 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest February on record in Winter Haven?▼

The hottest February reached 32.7°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to -6.5°C in 1996.

Has February in Winter Haven 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 2.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.8°C to 26.3°C and overnight lows from 11.1°C to 13°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Winter Haven?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Winter Haven and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.8°C daytime highs and 11.4°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Winter Haven?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Winter Haven, averaging 17.6°C.

What should I pack for Winter Haven in February?▼

For February in Winter Haven, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.8°C and lows of 11.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Winter Haven humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 76% — quite humid.

How windy is Winter Haven in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 2.6 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.4 m/s (1998).

Which February had the most rainfall in Winter Haven?▼

The wettest February on record was 1983 with 227 mm. On average, February sees 59 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 Winter Haven 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.