Lewiston, ME weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Lewiston in February, with highs near 33°F and lows near 9°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 19.4 in. It is one of the coldest months in Lewiston. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 33°F
- Normal low
- 9°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 19.4 in
- snow on the ground 27 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 13°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 4:50 pm | 6:19 am / 5:27 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 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).
A typical February day
- 6 am18°Fdew point 11°F
- 9 am21°Fdew point 11°F
- Noon27°Fdew point 12°F
- 3 pm29°Fdew point 13°F
- 6 pm26°Fdew point 13°F
- 9 pm23°Fdew point 13°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta State Airport (26 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more27 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 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 19.4 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201998: average high 40°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 22°F
- Wettest February2008: 8.5 in
- Driest February2012: 1.4 in
- Highest reading64°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-23°F (February 15, 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 | 29°F | 33°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 9°F | 19°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Boston, MA128 mi · high 39°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY187 mi · high 27°F · 14 wet days
How Lewiston ranks in February
- Normal high352nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days279th driest of 378
- Comfortable days315th most of 340
What to pack for Lewiston in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 9°F, highs near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 27 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1235 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 Lewiston in February?
The normal high is 33°F and the normal low is 9°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -23°F (most recently on February 15, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Lewiston 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 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Lewiston in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 19.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 27 days.
Is February a good time to visit Lewiston?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lewiston (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Durham (USC00172048), 9.1 mi SE of the city center, 140 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lewiston (USC00174566), 0.1 mi WSW of the city center, 180 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Augusta State Airport (USW00014605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 350 ft (132 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta State Airport (726185-14605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 349 ft (131 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).