February weather forecast
Boston, NY

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Boston, is another freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

Boston measures an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February, nearly consistent with the preceding month. During the February nights, an average temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Boston are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Boston, in February, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Boston, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during February translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

In Boston, 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.5°F (-7.5°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 88%.

How much does it rain in Boston in February?

In Boston, during February, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Boston, during February, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Boston have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Boston, NY

Average temperature in February - Boston, NY
  • Average high temperature in February: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Boston, NY

Average pressure in February - Boston, NY
  • Average pressure in February: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Boston, NY

Average wind speed in February - Boston, NY
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Boston, NY

Average humidity in February - Boston, NY
  • Average humidity in February: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

Average rainfall in February
Boston, NY

Average rainfall in February - Boston, NY
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in February
Boston, NY

Average rainfall days in February - Boston, NY
  • Average rainfall days in February: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Boston, NY

Average snowfall in February - Boston, NY
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Boston, NY

Average snowfall days in February - Boston, NY
  • Average snowfall days in February: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Boston, NY

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Boston, NY
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Boston, NY

Average sunshine days in February - Boston, NY
  • Average sunshine days in February: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.6 days).

Average UV index in February
Boston, NY

Average UV index in February - Boston, NY
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Boston, NY

Average cloud cover in February - Boston, NY
  • Average cloud cover in February: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in February
Boston, NY

Average visibility in February - Boston, NY
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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