Bellevue Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Bellevue

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.0°C
Avg Temp
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2.2°C
Avg Rain
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177 mm
Avg Humidity
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89%
Avg Wind
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0.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-6.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Bellevue February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Bellevue, with average highs near 5.4°C and lows around -1°C (mean 2.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 177 mm of rainfall and 89% relative humidity across the period.

Bellevue February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Bellevue. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Februarys in Bellevue were 1991 and 2015 — when the month averaged 6.1°C — while the coldest was 1989 at -2.6°C. Typical February days reach 5.4°C with nights near -1°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.2°C→1.2°C-1°C
Max Temp5.4°C→4.0°C-1.4°C
Min Temp-1.0°C→-1.5°C-0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

-3.0°C–-0.5°C2 yr (4%)
-0.5°C–2.0°C19 yr (42%)
2.0°C–4.5°C19 yr (42%)
4.5°C–7.0°C5 yr (11%)

Bellevue February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is a relatively wet time of year in Bellevue, averaging 177 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1982 with 318 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 19 mm.

Bellevue February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bellevue during February averages 89%. The most humid February was 2021 at 95%, and the least humid was 1993 at 77%.

Bellevue February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 1.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bellevue. The sunniest February was 2005 at 2.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2007, 2013 and 2024, among others at 1.6.

Bellevue February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bellevue 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 1987, 2010 and 2016, among others at 0.2 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Bellevue

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

How February Ranks in Bellevue

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

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Bellevue February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp1.9°C2.8°C2.7°C1.9°C1.3°C-0.6°C
Avg High5.3°C6.2°C6.0°C4.9°C4.0°C-1.3°C
Avg Low-1.4°C-0.6°C-0.7°C-1.0°C-1.4°C0°C
Avg Rain183 mm195 mm120 mm187 mm217 mm+34 mm

Extreme February Records in Bellevue

🔥Warmest February17.4°C1995
🧊Coldest February-22.2°C1989
🌧️Wettest February318 mm1982
🏜️Driest February19 mm1993
🌬️Windiest February0.3 m/s1981

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Bellevue have fallen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -22.2°C (1989) to a record high of 17.4°C (1995).

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Rainfall in February is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 177 mm, with a wettest year of 318 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.4°C per decade while lows fell 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Bellevue?

A quieter season to visit Bellevue

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Bellevue. That said, February — with days averaging 5.4°C and nights around -1°C (mean 2.2°C) and higher rainfall (177 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Bellevue'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 →

Bellevue Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Bellevue, with average highs near 5.4°C and lows around -1°C (mean 2.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 177 mm of rainfall and 89% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 177 mm of rainfall in Bellevue, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 318 mm (1982), and the driest just 19 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 89% and average wind speed is 0.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.9 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 fallen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.4°C to 4°C and overnight lows from -1°C to -1.5°C over the same span.
February Weather in Bellevue, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20252.8°C-0.3°C-3.4°C12.0°C-13.1°C180 mm94%0.3 m/s1.7
20246.0°C3.2°C0.4°C11.2°C-5.0°C167 mm90%0.3 m/s1.6
20233.7°C1.0°C-1.6°C7.7°C-12.8°C166 mm91%0.3 m/s1.8
20225.2°C2.0°C-1.3°C12.9°C-14.7°C178 mm90%0.3 m/s2
20212.1°C0.2°C-1.7°C7.4°C-9.3°C314 mm95%0.3 m/s1.7
20204.4°C1.9°C-0.6°C10.0°C-7.1°C296 mm92%0.3 m/s2
20191.1°C-2.0°C-5.0°C7.3°C-12.1°C140 mm91%0.3 m/s1.8
20183.2°C0.4°C-2.3°C8.9°C-12.5°C221 mm93%0.3 m/s1.9
20173.8°C1.1°C-1.5°C9.2°C-8.1°C231 mm90%0.3 m/s1.7
20168.1°C5.0°C1.9°C15.2°C-1.7°C210 mm91%0.2 m/s1.7
20159.6°C6.1°C2.6°C15.4°C-2.6°C150 mm87%0.3 m/s1.9
20142.1°C-0.4°C-3.0°C8.5°C-13.0°C249 mm89%0.3 m/s1.8
20134.6°C2.4°C0.1°C10.3°C-2.4°C149 mm95%0.3 m/s1.6
20124.5°C1.9°C-0.7°C9.1°C-12.0°C256 mm91%0.3 m/s1.7
20113.2°C0.3°C-2.7°C7.2°C-14.7°C168 mm89%0.3 m/s1.8
20108.5°C4.6°C0.7°C12.4°C-2.7°C94 mm87%0.2 m/s2
20096.2°C2.5°C-1.2°C11.0°C-4.8°C50 mm85%0.3 m/s2
20085.1°C2.3°C-0.4°C11.9°C-4.7°C174 mm93%0.3 m/s1.9
20076.3°C3.4°C0.5°C13.0°C-4.4°C189 mm92%0.3 m/s1.6
20064.6°C1.3°C-2.1°C9.4°C-11.2°C150 mm84%0.3 m/s2.1
20058.9°C4.2°C-0.6°C15.9°C-6.5°C54 mm80%0.3 m/s2.7
20046.4°C3.3°C0.2°C10.6°C-4.3°C88 mm89%0.3 m/s1.9
20036.5°C3.0°C-0.4°C11.8°C-7.5°C111 mm87%0.3 m/s2.2
20024.9°C2.0°C-1.0°C9.0°C-5.4°C162 mm90%0.3 m/s2
20015.4°C1.7°C-2.1°C10.0°C-5.4°C93 mm87%0.3 m/s2.3
20006.1°C3.0°C-0.2°C9.2°C-3.5°C129 mm89%0.3 m/s2
19993.9°C1.6°C-0.6°C7.7°C-6.4°C282 mm94%0.3 m/s1.6
19986.5°C3.6°C0.7°C11.0°C-3.5°C131 mm89%0.3 m/s1.8
19975.4°C2.2°C-1.0°C12.7°C-6.7°C190 mm89%0.3 m/s2.1
19965.1°C1.2°C-2.6°C14.9°C-14.5°C316 mm89%0.3 m/s1.9
19957.9°C4.3°C0.6°C17.4°C-11.7°C187 mm86%0.3 m/s1.9
19944.1°C1.3°C-1.6°C8.9°C-10.3°C217 mm88%0.3 m/s1.6
19935.4°C1.0°C-3.3°C11.3°C-11.8°C19 mm77%0.3 m/s2.2
19929.8°C5.7°C1.7°C16.5°C-2.9°C126 mm87%0.3 m/s1.9
1991 🔥9.7°C6.1°C2.5°C16.7°C-2.3°C229 mm89%0.3 m/s1.9
19903.7°C0.6°C-2.5°C11.4°C-10.8°C258 mm92%0.3 m/s1.9
1989 ❄️1.3°C-2.6°C-6.5°C6.9°C-22.2°C97 mm89%0.3 m/s2.1
19887.0°C3.5°C0.1°C16.8°C-12.5°C131 mm88%0.3 m/s2
19876.7°C3.6°C0.5°C13.3°C-5.1°C116 mm88%0.2 m/s1.9
19865.6°C1.9°C-1.8°C16.1°C-16.4°C218 mm88%0.3 m/s1.8
19853.1°C-0.2°C-3.5°C8.3°C-13.6°C156 mm93%0.3 m/s2.1
19846.4°C3.3°C0.2°C12.7°C-2.2°C157 mm91%0.3 m/s1.6
19836.9°C3.9°C0.8°C12.6°C-3.4°C190 mm91%0.3 m/s—
1982 🌧️3.7°C0.8°C-2.2°C10.4°C-11.0°C318 mm89%0.2 m/s—
19817.0°C3.3°C-0.5°C17.1°C-10.5°C263 mm86%0.3 m/s—

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

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Bellevue February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bellevue in February?▼

The average high in February is around 5.4°C with lows near -1°C (mean 2.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bellevue in February?▼

February averages 177 mm of rainfall in Bellevue, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 318 mm in 1982.

What was the hottest February on record in Bellevue?▼

The hottest February reached 17.4°C in 1995. The coldest dipped to -22.2°C in 1989.

Has February in Bellevue gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.4°C to 4°C and overnight lows from -1°C to -1.5°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Bellevue?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Bellevue and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 5.4°C daytime highs and -1°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Bellevue?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Bellevue, averaging 2.2°C.

What should I pack for Bellevue in February?▼

For February in Bellevue, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.4°C and lows of -1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bellevue humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 89% — quite humid.

How windy is Bellevue 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 Bellevue?▼

The wettest February on record was 1982 with 318 mm. On average, February sees 177 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 Bellevue 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.