Concord, NH weather in February
Concord is cold and snowy in February: highs average 35°F and nights drop to about 15°F. There are about 10 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 16.9 in. This is the depth of winter in Concord. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 15°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.9 in
- snow on the ground 24 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 19°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 4:57 pm | 6:23 am / 5:33 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 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 am19°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 am23°Fdew point 14°F
- Noon30°Fdew point 15°F
- 3 pm33°Fdew point 15°F
- 6 pm29°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 pm25°Fdew point 15°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Concord Muni Airport (2 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
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 below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more24 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry February brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.9 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 42°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 24°F
- Wettest February2008: 9.0 in
- Driest February1994: 0.8 in
- Highest reading74°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-21°F (February 24, 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 | 32°F | 35°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 15°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Quincy, MA71 mi · high 40°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT104 mi · high 30°F · 10 wet days
How Concord ranks in February
- Normal high335th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days271st driest of 378
- Comfortable days272nd most of 340
What to pack for Concord in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 15°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 24 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1127 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 Concord in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 15°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -21°F (February 24, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Concord in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (9.0 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Concord in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 24 days.
Is February a good time to visit Concord?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Concord (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 2.0 mi ESE of the city center, 346 ft (72 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Concord Municipal Airport (726050-14745), 1.8 mi E of the city center, 339 ft (65 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.