Kennebunkport, ME weather in February
Kennebunkport is cold and snowy in February: highs average 35°F and nights drop to about 14°F. Expect about 9 wet days. Snowfall averages about 13.3 in. This is the depth of winter in Kennebunkport. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 14°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.3 in
- snow on the ground 21 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:57 am / 4:53 pm | 6:19 am / 5:29 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 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 am21°Fdew point 13°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 14°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 15°F
- 3 pm32°Fdew point 16°F
- 6 pm29°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 16°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (22 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
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 in7 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 3.7 in; a dry February brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.3 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 40°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2008: 8.7 in
- Driest February2012: 1.4 in
- Highest reading63°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-19°F (February 14, 2003)
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 | 33°F | 35°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 14°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Quincy, MA81 mi · high 40°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT134 mi · high 30°F · 10 wet days
How Kennebunkport ranks in February
- Normal high333rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Maine
- Wet days204th driest of 378
- Comfortable days314th most of 340
What to pack for Kennebunkport in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 14°F, highs near 35°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 1130 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 Kennebunkport in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 14°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -19°F (February 14, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Kennebunkport in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (8.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Kennebunkport in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 13.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 21 days.
Is February a good time to visit Kennebunkport?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kennebunkport (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, August and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Kennebunkport (USC00174193), 0.4 mi ESE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 22 mi NNE of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 346 ft (332 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Jetport Airport (726060-14764), 21 mi NNE of the city center, 44 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.