Nashua, NH weather in February
Nashua is cold and snowy in February: highs average 37°F and nights drop to about 14°F. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 16.3 in. This is the depth of winter in Nashua. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 14°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.3 in
- snow on the ground 21 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 17°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:00 am / 4:58 pm | 6:23 am / 5:33 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 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 (12 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 snow11 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 more21 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry February brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.3 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202012: average high 43°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 25°F
- Wettest February2008: 9.3 in
- Driest February2012: 1.1 in
- Highest reading75°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-18°F (February 25, 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 | 34°F | 37°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 14°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Newport, RI88 mi · high 43°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT132 mi · high 30°F · 10 wet days
How Nashua ranks in February
- Normal high313th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days309th driest of 378
- Comfortable days274th most of 340
What to pack for Nashua in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 14°F, highs near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 21 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1120 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 Nashua in February?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 14°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -18°F (most recently on February 25, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Nashua in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Nashua in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 21 days.
Is February a good time to visit Nashua?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Nashua (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Hudson 1 Sse (USC00274234), 3.0 mi ENE of the city center, 185 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Nashua 2 Nnw (USC00275712), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 135 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 12 mi N of the city center, 225 ft (66 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 30 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (187 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 12 mi N of the city center, 229 ft (70 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.