Minneapolis · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 25°F, low 6°F. Layering becomes the workout. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
25° / 6°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
11 mph
What February feels like in Minneapolis
Sunrise
08:13
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:39
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 Minneapolis in February
The kit for February in Minneapolis: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
-1 rain days
Minneapolis in January →
February
25°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-16° avg high
-3 rain days
Minneapolis in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Minneapolis in February?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Minneapolis in February?+
Average high 25°F, average low 6°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Minneapolis?+
Compared to January (avg high 23°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 42°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Minneapolis in February?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in February, on average.