Rutland, VT weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Rutland in February, with highs near 32°F and lows near 9°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 16.0 in. It is one of the coldest months in Rutland. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 32°F
- Normal low
- 9°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.0 in
- snow on the ground 22 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 29°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 7°F | 13°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 5:02 pm | 6:29 am / 5:38 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 am15°Fdew point 9°F
- 9 am17°Fdew point 10°F
- Noon24°Fdew point 12°F
- 3 pm26°Fdew point 13°F
- 6 pm23°Fdew point 13°F
- 9 pm21°Fdew point 12°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 7 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more22 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry February brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.0 in, with about 5 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 19°F
- Wettest February2008: 5.9 in
- Driest February2004: 0.6 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-26°F (February 10, 1994)
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 | 8°F | 9°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 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 +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Springfield, MA106 mi · high 39°F · 10 wet days
How Rutland ranks in February
- Normal high353rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days290th driest of 378
- Comfortable days298th most of 340
What to pack for Rutland in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 9°F, highs near 32°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 22 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1247 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 Rutland in February?
The normal high is 32°F and the normal low is 9°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -26°F (most recently on February 10, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Rutland in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 22 days.
Is February a good time to visit Rutland?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (29 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: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).