Bangor, ME weather in February
In February, Bangor sees highs around 31°F and lows around 11°F: cold and snowy. There are about 10 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 17.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Bangor. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 31°F
- Normal low
- 11°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 17.5 in
- snow on the ground 24 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 28°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 15°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:54 am / 4:43 pm | 6:14 am / 5:20 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 11.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
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 snow10 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 more24 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.4 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 17.5 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 36°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 19°F
- Wettest February2008: 4.5 in
- Driest February1991: 0.8 in
- Highest reading58°F (February 20, 1994)
- Lowest reading-27°F (February 7, 1993)
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 | 28°F | 31°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 11°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Nashua, NH194 mi · high 37°F · 11 wet days
How Bangor ranks in February
- Normal high359th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days262nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days313th most of 340
What to pack for Bangor in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 11°F, highs near 31°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 24 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1231 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 Bangor in February?
The normal high is 31°F and the normal low is 11°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -27°F (February 7, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Bangor in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (4.5 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Bangor in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 17.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 24 days.
Is February a good time to visit Bangor?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bangor (26 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bangor Intl Airport (USW00014606), 2.0 mi W of the city center, 148 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Millinocket Municipal Arpt (726196-14610), 59 mi N of the city center, 401 ft (286 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).