Cleveland · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 37°F, low 23°F. Layering becomes the workout. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
37° / 23°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
17 mph
What February feels like in Cleveland
Sunrise
08:21
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:59
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Cleveland in February
The kit for February in Cleveland: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
-2 rain days
Cleveland in January →
February
37°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-7° avg high
0 rain days
Cleveland in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cleveland in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Cleveland in February?+
Average high 37°F, average low 23°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Cleveland?+
Compared to January (avg high 34°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 44°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Cleveland in February?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in February, on average.