Worcester, MA weather in February
February in Worcester: cold and snowy. Highs 35°F, lows 19°F, about 11 days with rain or snow and about 21.2 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Worcester. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 21.2 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:00 am / 5:01 pm | 6:23 am / 5:35 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 (41 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
- 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 below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry February brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 21.2 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 43°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2008: 9.7 in
- Driest February2012: 1.4 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-16°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 | 32°F | 35°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 19°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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: Providence, RI36 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT159 mi · high 30°F · 10 wet days
How Worcester ranks in February
- Normal high325th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days307th driest of 378
- Comfortable days267th most of 340
What to pack for Worcester in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1064 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 Worcester in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -16°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Worcester in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (9.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Worcester in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 21.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Worcester?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Worcester (29 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 and frost dates: Worcester Rgnl Airport (USW00094746), 3.7 mi W of the city center, 1,000 ft (516 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Northbridge 2 (USC00195524), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 315 ft (169 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 41 mi E of the city center, 12 ft (472 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Orange Municipal Airport (725085-54756), 33 mi NW of the city center, 544 ft (60 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.