Mystic, CT weather in February
February in Mystic: cold, with some rain and some snow. Highs 41°F, lows 25°F, about 10 wet days and about 8.3 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Mystic.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.3 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 5:03 pm | 6:23 am / 5:36 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 am27°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (38 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
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 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry February brings about 2.5 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 8.3 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 47°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 32°F
- Wettest February2008: 7.4 in
- Driest February2012: 1.4 in
- Highest reading63°F (February 27, 2018)
- Lowest reading-9°F (February 5, 1996)
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 | 39°F | 41°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 25°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | – | 0 | – |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Dover, DE241 mi · high 47°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Worcester, MA63 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Mystic ranks in February
- Normal high272nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days249th driest of 378
- Comfortable days311th most of 340
What to pack for Mystic in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 8.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 900 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 Mystic in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Mystic in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (7.4 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Mystic in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Groton (USC00063207), 3.7 mi W of the city center, 40 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Groton New London Airport (USW00014707), 4.7 mi WSW of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 38 mi NE of the city center, 60 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Groton-New London Airport (725046-14707), 4.7 mi WSW of the city center, 8 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).