Hartford, CT weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Hartford in February, with highs near 40°F and lows near 22°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 14.8 in. It is one of the coldest months in Hartford. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 14.8 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 5:05 pm | 6:27 am / 5:39 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 am25°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon34°Fdew point 18°F
- 3 pm36°Fdew point 18°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 18°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 14.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202002: average high 46°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 27°F
- Wettest February2008: 8.8 in
- Driest February1991: 0.6 in
- Highest reading73°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-9°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 | 37°F | 40°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 22°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cape May, NJ228 mi · high 45°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT128 mi · high 32°F · 10 wet days
How Hartford ranks in February
- Normal high289th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days200th driest of 378
- Comfortable days251st most of 340
What to pack for Hartford in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 958 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 Hartford in February?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Hartford in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (8.8 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Hartford in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 14.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Hartford?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hartford (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Hartford Brainard Fld (USW00014752), 2.6 mi SE of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi N of the city center, 190 ft (140 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Burlington (USC00060973), 13 mi W of the city center, 505 ft (455 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi N of the city center, 169 ft (119 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).