Nantucket Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nantucket, the United States of America in February.

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Planning a journey to Nantucket, the United States of America this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Nantucket in February

Nantucket, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Nantucket generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Nantucket. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across Nantucket, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 94 mm (3.7 in) in Nantucket.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Nantucket typically sees 169 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Nantucket by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nantucket — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nantucket)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nantucket in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nantucket.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nantucket

What is the weather like in February for the most popular destinonation in Nantucket, the United States of America?

Nantucket

In February Nantucket generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
169 hours
211 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nantucket, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Nantucket weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nantucket, the United States of America in February?

In February, Nantucket, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Nantucket sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in Nantucket, the United States of America in February?

In Nantucket, the average daytime high in February is 4°C (39°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -3°C (27°F).

Does Nantucket, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Nantucket, the United States of America. Nantucket averages only about 94 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Nantucket, the United States of America?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Nantucket, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Nantucket.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Nantucket. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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