Monthly climate guide

Las Vegas in February

February in Las Vegas is late winter, with a settled seasonal pattern already in place. The month is mostly mild for steady exploring, with a noticeable cool-down after sunset. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

February in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Las Vegas.

Hottest (avg)
COOLER
#10 / 12

On the cooler side.

Wettest (avg)
WETTEST
#1 / 12

The wettest month of the year.

Daylight Hours
IN-BETWEEN
#9 / 12

Around the yearly average.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#7 / 12

Close to the yearly wind average.

Highest UV
UV
#9 / 12

Near the middle of the yearly UV range.

Most Humid
HUMID
#3 / 12

Humidity sits on the higher side.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for February.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

10.9 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
6
Typical sun hours
06:27 - 17:20

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
4 days
Cloud cover (avg)
39%
Snowfall

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

42%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through February in Las Vegas. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for FebruaryMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.010203011528°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for February. Temperature 16.9°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in February

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.

Cold High impact

Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 82% of days (23.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

23.1 days / month

Share of days
~82% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~23 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Wind High impact

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.7 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~82km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong gusts are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.4 days / month

Share of days
~5% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cold Moderate

Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 9% of days (2.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.6 days / month

Share of days
~9% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Why this matters

Freezing nights are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Moderate

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.4 days / month

Share of days
~5% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Snow Moderate

Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.4 days / month

Share of days
~5% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~3.5mm (P95)
Why this matters

Snowfall is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

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Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~67km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.2 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~15mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Moderate

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.8 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cold Minor

Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 49% of days (13.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

13.9 days / month

Share of days
~49% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold nights are possible on ~14 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 30% of days (8.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

8.4 days / month

Share of days
~30% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~74km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~8 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 29% of days (8.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

8.2 days / month

Share of days
~29% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 24% of days (6.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

6.7 days / month

Share of days
~24% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~14mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 17% of days (4.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.7 days / month

Share of days
~17% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 15% of days (4.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.3 days / month

Share of days
~15% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 11% of days (3.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.2 days / month

Share of days
~11% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cold Minor

Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.1 days / month

Share of days
~7% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.4 days / month

Share of days
~5% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.7 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~89% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~1 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cold Minor

Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Wind Minor

Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.3 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~31km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Cold Minor

Wind chill risk Measures: Wind chill risk days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~-1°C (P95)
Why this matters

Wind chill risk is possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Cold Minor

Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 0.2 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold snap runs are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is February a good time to visit Las Vegas?

Typical February days in Las Vegas reach highs of 16°C (61°F) with nights around 5°C (41°F). It usually feels mild by day and cold after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.

What are temperatures like in February?

In February, you can usually expect highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows near 5°C (41°F). That means mild days and cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.

How much does it rain in February?

Rainfall in February averages 21 mm (0.83 in) across roughly 4 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.

How many hours of daylight are there in February?

You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 06:27 and sunset near 17:20. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.

How strong is the sun in February?

UV levels are moderate (around 6); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.

Is it windy in February?

In February, average wind speeds are around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 53 km/h (33 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.

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