North Conway, NH weather in February
In February, North Conway sees highs around 33°F and lows around 11°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 9 wet days. Snowfall averages about 21.8 in. It is one of the coldest months in North Conway. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 33°F
- Normal low
- 11°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 21.8 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 15°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 4:54 pm | 6:22 am / 5:31 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 11.1 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 am21°Fdew point 13°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 14°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 15°F
- 3 pm32°Fdew point 16°F
- 6 pm29°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 16°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (50 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 snow9 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 more28 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 2.4 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 21.8 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201998: average high 40°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 20°F
- Wettest February2008: 8.2 in
- Driest February1991: 1.0 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-21°F (February 7, 1993)
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 | 30°F | 33°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 10°F | 11°F | 20°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Boston, MA117 mi · high 39°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY142 mi · high 27°F · 14 wet days
How North Conway ranks in February
- Normal high348th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days222nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days292nd most of 340
What to pack for North Conway in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 11°F, highs near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1197 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 North Conway in February?
The normal high is 33°F and the normal low is 11°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -21°F (February 7, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in North Conway in February?
About 9 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 (8.2 in); the driest was in 1991 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in North Conway in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 21.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit North Conway?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for North Conway (28 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, snow depth and frost dates: N Conway (USC00275995), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 522 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 50 mi SE of the city center, 45 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: St. JOHNSBURY(AMOS) (726140-54742), 51 mi WNW of the city center, 697 ft (171 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).