Providence, RI weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Providence in February, with highs near 41°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 10.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Providence. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.5 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:57 am / 5:00 pm | 6:21 am / 5:34 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 am27°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry February brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.5 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 49°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 28°F
- Wettest February2008: 7.0 in
- Driest February2012: 1.5 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-9°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 | 38°F | 41°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 24°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Worcester, MA36 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Providence ranks in February
- Normal high282nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days294th driest of 378
- Comfortable days282nd most of 340
What to pack for Providence in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 10.5 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 924 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 Providence in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Providence in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (7.0 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.5 in).
Does it snow in Providence in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is February a good time to visit Providence?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Providence (33 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 and humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 7.1 mi S of the city center, 60 ft (51 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 42 mi NNE of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Theodore F Green State Airport (725070-14765), 7.0 mi S of the city center, 51 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.