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Nantucket weather in February (Massachusetts, United States of America)

How is February weather typically in Nantucket? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In February, Nantucket usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during February. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 4°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -3°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Nantucket in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 169 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Nantucket. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nantucket climate page with graphs.

 

Nantucket, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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