Bridgeport, CT weather in February
In February, Bridgeport sees highs around 41°F and lows around 26°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 10.7 in. It is one of the coldest months in Bridgeport. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.7 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 5:09 pm | 6:28 am / 5:42 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.7 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202012: average high 46°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 29°F
- Wettest February2018: 6.4 in
- Driest February2002: 0.8 in
- Highest reading67°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-6°F (February 14, 2016)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 41°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 26°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Dover, DE185 mi · high 47°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Worcester, MA105 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Bridgeport ranks in February
- Normal high279th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days291st driest of 378
- Comfortable days286th most of 340
What to pack for Bridgeport in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 893 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bridgeport in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -6°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Bridgeport in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (6.4 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Bridgeport in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Bridgeport?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bridgeport (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Airport (USW00094702), 4.0 mi E of the city center, 5 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 50 mi WSW of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (725040-94702), 4.0 mi E of the city center, 6 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.