Manchester, NH weather in February
February in Manchester: cold and snowy. Highs 35°F, lows 15°F, about 10 days with rain or snow and about 16.9 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Manchester. 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 | 7:00 am / 4:58 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 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 (4 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 below28 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, 1991-20202002: average high 41°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 25°F
- Wettest February2008: 9.0 in
- Driest February1994: 0.8 in
- Highest reading74°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-19°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 | 43°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 15°F | 24°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 +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Quincy, MA56 mi · high 40°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT119 mi · high 30°F · 10 wet days
How Manchester ranks in February
- Normal high336th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days272nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days273rd most of 340
What to pack for Manchester 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 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1123 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 Manchester in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 15°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -19°F (most recently on February 24, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Manchester (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Massabesic Lake (USC00275211), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 253 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 14 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (92 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 4.4 mi S of the city center, 225 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 4.6 mi SSE of the city center, 229 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.