Portland, ME weather in February
Portland is cold and snowy in February: highs average 35°F and nights drop to about 17°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 16.6 in. This is the depth of winter in Portland. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.6 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 | 15°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:57 am / 4:51 pm | 6:19 am / 5:27 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 (2 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
- 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 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 3.5 in; a dry February brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.6 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 41°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 25°F
- Wettest February2008: 8.1 in
- Driest February2007: 1.0 in
- Highest reading68°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-17°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 | 32°F | 35°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 17°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Quincy, MA104 mi · high 40°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT133 mi · high 30°F · 10 wet days
How Portland ranks in February
- Normal high327th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Maine
- Wet days282nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days316th most of 340
What to pack for Portland in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 21 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1088 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 Portland in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -17°F (February 14, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Portland in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (8.1 in); the driest was in 2007 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Portland in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 21 days.
Is February a good time to visit Portland?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Portland (28 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, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 2.4 mi WSW of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Jetport Airport (726060-14764), 2.8 mi WSW of the city center, 44 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).