Springfield, MA weather in February
In February, Springfield sees highs around 39°F and lows around 21°F: cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 14.8 in. It is one of the coldest months in Springfield. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 14.8 in
- snow on the ground 16 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 5:04 pm | 6:26 am / 5:38 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 am25°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon34°Fdew point 18°F
- 3 pm36°Fdew point 18°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 18°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 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
- 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 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more16 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 14.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202002: average high 45°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 27°F
- Wettest February2008: 8.9 in
- Driest February2009: 1.3 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-13°F (February 5, 1996)
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 | 35°F | 39°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 21°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Philadelphia, PA200 mi · high 44°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT106 mi · high 32°F · 10 wet days
How Springfield ranks in February
- Normal high299th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days298th driest of 378
- Comfortable days260th most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 39°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 16 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 991 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 Springfield in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -13°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (8.9 in); the driest was in 2009 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 14.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 16 days.
Is February a good time to visit Springfield?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (32 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 190 ft (122 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Amherst (USC00190120), 20 mi N of the city center, 145 ft (77 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Westfield Barnes Muni Airport (USW00014775), 7.5 mi WNW of the city center, 271 ft (203 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 169 ft (101 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).