Stowe, VT weather in February
In February, Stowe sees highs around 30°F and lows around 6°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 19.3 in. It is one of the coldest months in Stowe. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 30°F
- Normal low
- 6°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.5 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 | 27°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 3°F | 10°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 4:59 pm | 6:29 am / 5:36 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 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 (19 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 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 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 1.5 in; a dry February brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 2.1 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 36°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 19°F
- Wettest February2008: 4.1 in
- Driest February2015: 0.3 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-29°F (February 24, 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 | 26°F | 30°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 5°F | 6°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Concord, NH104 mi · high 35°F · 10 wet days
How Stowe ranks in February
- Normal high363rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days295th driest of 378
- Comfortable days331st most of 340
What to pack for Stowe in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 6°F, highs near 30°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 24 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1320 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 Stowe in February?
The normal high is 30°F and the normal low is 6°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -29°F (February 24, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Stowe in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (4.1 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Stowe 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 Stowe?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Stowe (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 and frost dates: Morrisville Stowe State Airport (USW00054771), 5.9 mi NE of the city center, 732 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 23 mi W of the city center, 330 ft (390 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,126 ft (406 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Edward F Knapp State Arpt (726145-94705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,105 ft (385 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).