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Portsmouth weather in February (New Hampshire, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Portsmouth in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Portsmouth generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Portsmouth in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Portsmouth. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portsmouth, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Concord, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

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

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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 Portsmouth in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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