Waterbury, CT weather in February
February in Waterbury: cold and snowy. Highs 39°F, lows 18°F, rain or snow on about 9 days and about 15.8 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Waterbury. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.8 in
- snow on the ground 21 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 5:07 pm | 6:28 am / 5:41 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 (32 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 below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more21 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 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.8 in, with about 4 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 27°F
- Wettest February2008: 9.2 in
- Driest February2012: 0.7 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-25°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 | 36°F | 39°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 18°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| 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: Philadelphia, PA157 mi · high 44°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT142 mi · high 32°F · 10 wet days
How Waterbury ranks in February
- Normal high291st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days183rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days252nd most of 340
What to pack for Waterbury in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 39°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 21 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1016 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 Waterbury in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -25°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Waterbury in February?
About 9 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 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Waterbury in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 15.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 21 days.
Is February a good time to visit Waterbury?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Waterbury (32 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Burlington (USC00060973), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 505 ft (234 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bakersville (USC00060227), 20 mi N of the city center, 686 ft (415 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Meriden Markham Muni Airport (USW00054788), 12 mi ESE of the city center, 103 ft (168 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 190 ft (81 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 169 ft (102 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).