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Palo Alto weather in February

Average highs of 61°F, lows of 41°F and 3.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

February is Palo Alto’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 61°F and lows of 41°F. That is 3° warmer than January, and 9° below the yearly average high.

Average high
61°F
Average low
41°F
Precipitation
3.2 in
Wet days
10
Sunrise · sunset
6:58 AM · 5:47 PM

February across the year

  1. 58°39°Jan
  2. 61°41°Feb
  3. 66°44°Mar
  4. 70°45°Apr
  5. 73°50°May
  6. 79°53°Jun
  7. 79°56°Jul
  8. 79°55°Aug
  9. 80°53°Sep
  10. 74°48°Oct
  11. 64°43°Nov
  12. 58°39°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in February

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.

February is good for

What’s on in Palo Alto in February

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February compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
January58°F39°F3.0 in
February61°F41°F3.2 in
March66°F44°F2.2 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Palo Alto in February?

Average highs are 61°F and average lows 41°F, for a daily mean of 51°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Palo Alto in February?

February averages 3.2 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Palo Alto in February?

Around mid-February the sun rises about 6:58 AM and sets about 5:47 PM, for roughly 10.8 hours of daylight.

Is February a good time to visit Palo Alto?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. February is cool, with Valentine’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palo Alto station (1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for February 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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