Brockton, MA weather in February
February in Brockton: cold and snowy. Highs 41°F, lows 22°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 12.6 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Brockton. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.6 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 4:58 pm | 6:20 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 am26°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm37°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (19 mi away); average wind 9 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
- 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 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.6 in; a dry February brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 48°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 29°F
- Wettest February2008: 8.0 in
- Driest February2012: 1.3 in
- Highest reading72°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-11°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 | 39°F | 41°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 22°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 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: Worcester, MA42 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Brockton ranks in February
- Normal high274th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days306th driest of 378
- Comfortable days248th most of 340
What to pack for Brockton in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 12.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 941 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 Brockton in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -11°F (most recently on February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Brockton in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (8.0 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Brockton in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 12.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is February a good time to visit Brockton?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Brockton (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snow depth and frost dates: Brockton (USC00190860), 2.5 mi SSE of the city center, 75 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Norton W (USC00195984), 9.9 mi SW of the city center, 95 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 19 mi SE of the city center, 149 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 19 mi N of the city center, 12 ft (101 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 19 mi N of the city center, 11 ft (102 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.