Lowell, MA weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Lowell in February, with highs near 37°F and lows near 17°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 16.2 in. It is one of the coldest months in Lowell. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.2 in
- snow on the ground 18 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 4:58 pm | 6:22 am / 5:33 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 am23°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 15°F
- Noon32°Fdew point 15°F
- 3 pm35°Fdew point 16°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 pm28°Fdew point 16°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (22 mi away); average wind 7 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 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 more18 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 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.2 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 44°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 24°F
- Wettest February2008: 7.5 in
- Driest February2012: 1.0 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-15°F (February 15, 2015)
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 | 34°F | 37°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 17°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Newport, RI79 mi · high 43°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT107 mi · high 32°F · 10 wet days
How Lowell ranks in February
- Normal high307th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days209th driest of 378
- Comfortable days266th most of 340
What to pack for Lowell in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 18 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1061 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 Lowell in February?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -15°F (February 15, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Lowell in February?
About 9 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 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Lowell in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 18 days.
Is February a good time to visit Lowell?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lowell (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Lowell (USC00194313), 2.5 mi WNW of the city center, 110 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Reading (USC00196783), 12 mi SE of the city center, 110 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 22 mi NNW of the city center, 225 ft (108 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 24 mi SE of the city center, 12 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 24 mi SE of the city center, 11 ft (106 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.