Caldwell Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Caldwell

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
-2.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
2.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
33 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-9°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Caldwell February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Caldwell, with average highs near 7.4°C and lows around -2.5°C (mean 2.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Caldwell February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Caldwell. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Caldwell was 2015 — when the month averaged 6.3°C — while the coldest was 1989 at -2.3°C. Typical February days reach 7.4°C with nights near -2.5°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp1.5°C→2.2°C+0.7°C
Max Temp6.4°C→7.1°C+0.7°C
Min Temp-3.5°C→-2.6°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-3.0°C–-0.5°C2 yr (4%)
-0.5°C–2.0°C16 yr (36%)
2.0°C–4.5°C21 yr (47%)
4.5°C–7.0°C6 yr (13%)

Caldwell February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is about average for rainfall in Caldwell, averaging 33 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1986 with 119 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 6 mm.

Caldwell February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Caldwell during February averages 70%. The most humid February was 1993 at 80%, and the least humid was 2005 at 61%.

Caldwell February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Caldwell. The sunniest February was 2005 at 3.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2019 at 2.

Caldwell February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Caldwell during February is 2.4 m/s. The windiest February was 1999 at 3.2 m/s, while the calmest was 2005 at 1.6 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Caldwell

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How February Ranks in Caldwell

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Caldwell Weather by Month

Caldwell February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp1.8°C2.6°C2.6°C2.8°C2.4°C+0.6°C
Avg High6.9°C7.7°C7.5°C7.5°C7.3°C+0.4°C
Avg Low-3.3°C-2.4°C-2.4°C-1.9°C-2.5°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain41 mm31 mm23 mm33 mm42 mm+1 mm

Extreme February Records in Caldwell

🔥Warmest February20.9°C1995
🧊Coldest February-21.2°C1989
🌧️Wettest February119 mm1986
🏜️Driest February6 mm1997
🌬️Windiest February3.2 m/s1999

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Caldwell have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -21.2°C (1989) to a record high of 20.9°C (1995).

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Rainfall in February is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm, with a wettest year of 119 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Caldwell?

A quieter season to visit Caldwell

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of June and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Caldwell. That said, February — with days averaging 7.4°C and nights around -2.5°C (mean 2.5°C) and moderate rainfall (33 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Caldwell'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 →

Caldwell Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Caldwell, with average highs near 7.4°C and lows around -2.5°C (mean 2.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 33 mm of rainfall in Caldwell, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 119 mm (1986), and the driest just 6 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.7 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.4°C to 7.1°C and overnight lows from -3.5°C to -2.6°C over the same span.
February Weather in Caldwell, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20256.0°C1.2°C-3.5°C16.4°C-14.9°C101 mm79%2.3 m/s2.7
20249.1°C4.3°C-0.5°C16.1°C-4.7°C54 mm71%2.6 m/s2.5
20236.6°C1.8°C-3.1°C12.2°C-7.9°C17 mm66%2.7 m/s2.8
20227.2°C1.9°C-3.3°C17.8°C-10.5°C7 mm67%2.1 m/s3.1
20216.5°C2.0°C-2.5°C13.5°C-4.7°C52 mm70%2.6 m/s2.5
20208.1°C3.0°C-2.0°C17.5°C-5.9°C21 mm61%2.7 m/s3.1
20194.3°C0.6°C-3.2°C12.7°C-10.0°C77 mm72%2.9 m/s2
20186.6°C1.8°C-3.1°C17.0°C-11.6°C17 mm64%2.8 m/s2.5
20176.2°C2.2°C-1.8°C14.3°C-7.5°C52 mm77%2.9 m/s2.1
201610.4°C4.9°C-0.6°C17.6°C-6.3°C18 mm71%2.3 m/s3
2015 🔥11.5°C6.3°C1.1°C18.7°C-5.0°C32 mm66%2.2 m/s2.9
20147.8°C3.2°C-1.4°C15.6°C-11.2°C61 mm72%2.4 m/s2.4
20137.1°C2.2°C-2.6°C15.6°C-5.2°C17 mm69%2.2 m/s2.9
20127.9°C2.8°C-2.2°C14.2°C-5.1°C17 mm66%2.5 m/s2.8
20115.7°C1.0°C-3.7°C14.7°C-11.3°C13 mm65%2.5 m/s2.6
20107.7°C2.9°C-1.9°C11.0°C-4.5°C29 mm75%1.8 m/s2.4
20097.6°C2.5°C-2.5°C15.7°C-8.3°C11 mm67%2.2 m/s2.7
20087.2°C2.4°C-2.4°C17.9°C-8.1°C19 mm72%2.4 m/s3.1
20078.6°C3.6°C-1.5°C15.8°C-9.5°C34 mm70%2.4 m/s2.5
20066.0°C1.3°C-3.4°C16.7°C-10.8°C19 mm70%2.2 m/s3.1
20059.1°C3.5°C-2.1°C15.4°C-5.3°C9 mm61%1.6 m/s3.2
20046.2°C1.5°C-3.1°C15.4°C-9.3°C36 mm77%2.4 m/s2.3
20036.7°C2.1°C-2.4°C14.9°C-6.1°C21 mm65%2.3 m/s3
20027.5°C2.2°C-3.1°C19.4°C-6.7°C12 mm65%2.6 m/s3.1
20016.1°C1.6°C-2.9°C11.0°C-8.6°C13 mm69%1.9 m/s2.5
200010.1°C4.9°C-0.3°C17.3°C-4.1°C56 mm71%2.5 m/s2.4
19996.9°C2.2°C-2.4°C16.0°C-6.7°C61 mm72%3.2 m/s2.2
19987.4°C2.8°C-1.7°C12.6°C-5.5°C45 mm71%2.7 m/s2.4
19976.2°C1.6°C-3.0°C13.4°C-7.7°C6 mm73%2 m/s2.9
19966.4°C1.6°C-3.2°C14.6°C-18.0°C38 mm74%2.7 m/s2.6
199511.6°C5.7°C-0.1°C20.9°C-7.0°C20 mm70%1.9 m/s2.9
19945.9°C1.0°C-3.9°C13.9°C-10.0°C37 mm68%2.4 m/s2.5
19933.7°C-0.5°C-4.7°C11.0°C-10.3°C30 mm80%2.4 m/s2.7
199211.5°C5.7°C-0.2°C19.8°C-3.0°C28 mm70%2.1 m/s2.8
199111.8°C5.4°C-0.9°C15.8°C-3.4°C19 mm65%2 m/s2.9
19905.6°C0.6°C-4.4°C14.7°C-11.4°C29 mm66%2.6 m/s2.8
1989 ❄️2.9°C-2.3°C-7.5°C15.9°C-21.2°C30 mm77%2 m/s2.9
19889.5°C3.5°C-2.5°C17.4°C-8.4°C11 mm64%2 m/s3.1
19879.0°C3.7°C-1.7°C15.2°C-4.7°C34 mm65%2 m/s2.7
1986 🌧️8.7°C4.1°C-0.4°C19.9°C-6.3°C119 mm77%2.7 m/s2.3
19853.8°C-1.0°C-5.7°C12.8°C-18.8°C24 mm75%2.2 m/s2.7
19845.3°C0.9°C-3.5°C12.1°C-7.5°C29 mm79%2.5 m/s2.5
19838.9°C4.0°C-0.9°C15.0°C-9.0°C41 mm74%2.9 m/s—
19825.4°C0.3°C-4.8°C15.5°C-15.3°C51 mm77%2.7 m/s—
19818.5°C3.1°C-2.4°C17.5°C-9.7°C32 mm66%2.1 m/s—

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

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Caldwell February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Caldwell in February?▼

The average high in February is around 7.4°C with lows near -2.5°C (mean 2.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Caldwell in February?▼

February averages 33 mm of rainfall in Caldwell, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 119 mm in 1986.

What was the hottest February on record in Caldwell?▼

The hottest February reached 20.9°C in 1995. The coldest dipped to -21.2°C in 1989.

Has February in Caldwell 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.4°C to 7.1°C and overnight lows from -3.5°C to -2.6°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Caldwell?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Caldwell and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 7.4°C daytime highs and -2.5°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Caldwell?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Caldwell, averaging 2.5°C.

What should I pack for Caldwell in February?▼

For February in Caldwell, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.4°C and lows of -2.5°C.

Is Caldwell humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Caldwell in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 2.4 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.2 m/s (1999).

Which February had the most rainfall in Caldwell?▼

The wettest February on record was 1986 with 119 mm. On average, February sees 33 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 Caldwell 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.