Stamford, CT weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Stamford in February, with highs near 40°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 10.7 in. It is one of the coldest months in Stamford. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.5 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 | 22°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:04 am / 5:10 pm | 6:29 am / 5:43 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 18°F
- 9 am30°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm37°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm31°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Westchester Co Airport (9 mi away); average wind 9 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 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 2.5 in; a dry February brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.4 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, 1991-20202018: average high 46°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 28°F
- Wettest February2008: 6.5 in
- Driest February2009: 0.3 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-5°F (February 24, 2015)
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 | 22°F | 24°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cape May, NJ163 mi · high 45°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Worcester, MA123 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Stamford ranks in February
- Normal high286th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days184th driest of 378
- Comfortable days264th most of 340
What to pack for Stamford in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°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 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 927 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 Stamford in February?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -5°F (February 24, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Stamford in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (6.5 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Stamford 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 Stamford?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Stamford (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Westchester Co Airport (USW00094745), 8.8 mi W of the city center, 379 ft (363 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Airport (USW00094702), 23 mi ENE of the city center, 5 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 31 mi WSW of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Westchester County Airport (725037-94745), 8.7 mi W of the city center, 370 ft (354 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.