Boston, MA weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Boston in February, with highs near 39°F and lows near 25°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 14.4 in. It is one of the coldest months in Boston. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 14.4 in
- snow on the ground 13 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:57 am / 4:57 pm | 6:21 am / 5:32 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 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 am28°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm37°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boston Logan Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more13 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry February brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 14.4 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 46°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 28°F
- Wettest February2008: 7.9 in
- Driest February2012: 1.0 in
- Highest reading73°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-9°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 | 37°F | 39°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 25°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: North Conway, NH117 mi · high 33°F · 9 wet days
How Boston ranks in February
- Normal high292nd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days300th driest of 378
- Comfortable days259th most of 340
What to pack for Boston in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 39°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 13 days
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 930 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 Boston in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Boston in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (7.9 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Boston in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 14.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 13 days.
Is February a good time to visit Boston?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Boston (32 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, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 2.5 mi E of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Hingham (USC00193624), 12 mi SE of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 2.5 mi E of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.