New Bedford, MA weather in February
Expect cold weather with frequent rain and some snow in New Bedford in February, with highs near 41°F and lows near 22°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 9.2 in. It is one of the coldest months in New Bedford.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.2 in
- snow on the ground 10 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:55 am / 4:59 pm | 6:19 am / 5:32 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 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 (22 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 (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°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 below24 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more10 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 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 9.2 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 47°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 30°F
- Wettest February2018: 6.4 in
- Driest February2017: 0.8 in
- Highest reading70°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-12°F (February 21, 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 | 39°F | 41°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 22°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Worcester, MA62 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How New Bedford ranks in February
- Normal high271st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days284th driest of 378
What to pack for New Bedford in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 9.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 944 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 New Bedford in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -12°F (February 21, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in New Bedford in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (6.4 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in New Bedford in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 9.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 10 days.
Is February a good time to visit New Bedford?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for New Bedford (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: New Bedford Muni Airport (USW00094726), 3.0 mi NNW of the city center, 80 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: E Wareham (USC00192451), 16 mi ENE of the city center, 30 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 22 mi NNE of the city center, 149 ft (50 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 50 mi N of the city center, 12 ft (87 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).