Burlington, VT weather in February
In February, Burlington sees highs around 32°F and lows around 14°F: cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 19.3 in. It is one of the coldest months in Burlington. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 32°F
- Normal low
- 14°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 19.3 in
- snow on the ground 24 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 29°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 5:01 pm | 6:31 am / 5:38 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 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 am19°Fdew point 11°F
- 9 am21°Fdew point 12°F
- Noon26°Fdew point 13°F
- 3 pm28°Fdew point 14°F
- 6 pm25°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 pm23°Fdew point 13°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burlington Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow12 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 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 1.8 in; a dry February brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 2.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 19.3 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 39°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 18°F
- Wettest February2008: 3.7 in
- Driest February1991: 0.5 in
- Highest reading72°F (February 25, 2017)
- Lowest reading-27°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 | 29°F | 32°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 14°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| 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: Nashua, NH147 mi · high 37°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Kennebunkport, ME156 mi · high 35°F · 9 wet days
How Burlington ranks in February
- Normal high356th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days339th driest of 378
- Comfortable days297th most of 340
What to pack for Burlington in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 14°F, highs near 32°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 24 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1179 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 Burlington in February?
The normal high is 32°F and the normal low is 14°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -27°F (February 7, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Burlington in February?
About 12 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (3.7 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Burlington in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 19.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 24 days.
Is February a good time to visit Burlington?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Burlington (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, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 330 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Burlington International Airport (726170-14742), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 332 ft (137 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).