February weather forecast
Nantucket, MA

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Beautiful homes built on the water overlooking the boats on the water below, in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Beautiful homes built on the water overlooking the boats on the water below, in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Nantucket, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C), February is the coldest month.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout February, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nantucket, there are 153 rainfall days, and 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Nantucket, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.1 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

February is the month with the coldest seawater in Nantucket, with an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).
Note: For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Nantucket is 10h and 39min.
On the first day of February in Nantucket, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in February interpret into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Nantucket?

The coldest month in Nantucket is February, with an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the temperature in February in Nantucket?

The average high-temperature, in February, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Nantucket?

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

How much does it rain in Nantucket in February?

In Nantucket, in February, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February in Nantucket?

In Nantucket, Massachusetts, in February, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the coldest ocean in Nantucket?

With an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater.

How cold is the water in February in Nantucket?

In February, the average ocean temperature in Nantucket is 37.9°F (3.3°C). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

How many hours of daylight does Nantucket have in February?

In Nantucket, Massachusetts, the average day length in February is 10h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Nantucket?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Nantucket?

In Nantucket, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nantucket?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in February in Nantucket?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Jan
February
Mar
Average high temperature
40.3°F 4.6°C
39.7°F 4.3°C
41.9°F 5.5°C
Average low temperature
32.9°F 0.5°C
32.5°F 0.3°C
36.1°F 2.3°C
Average pressure
30" 762mmHg
29.98" 761mmHg
30.02" 763mmHg
Average wind speed
18.5mph 29.8km/h
18.1mph 29.1km/h
18.2mph 29.3km/h
Average max. wind speed
19.5mph 31.4km/h
19.1mph 30.7km/h
19.4mph 31.2km/h
Average wind speed gusts
26.2mph 42.2km/h
26.7mph 43km/h
27.9mph 44.9km/h
Average humidity
75%
76%
76%
Average rainfall
2.24" 57mm
1.97" 50mm
2.4" 61mm
Average rainfall days
11.1
9.2
13.2
Average snowfall
1.06" 27mm
0.67" 17mm
0.91" 23mm
Average snowfall days
5.8
3.8
3.3
Average sea temperature
40.5°F 4.7°C
37.9°F 3.3°C
38.6°F 3.7°C
Average daylight
9h 36min
10h 39min
11h 58min
Average sunshine
4h 36min
4h 36min
5h 54min
Average sunshine days
11.3
12.6
13
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
52%
52%
50%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in February
Nantucket, MA

Average temperature in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average high temperature in February: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in February
Nantucket, MA

Average pressure in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average pressure in February: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Nantucket, MA

Average wind speed in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average wind speed in February: 18.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.8mph).

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Average humidity in February
Nantucket, MA

Average humidity in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average humidity in February: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, November and December (75%).

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Average rainfall in February
Nantucket, MA

Average rainfall in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in February
Nantucket, MA

Average rainfall days in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Nantucket, MA

Average snowfall in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Nantucket, MA

Average snowfall days in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in February
Nantucket, MA

Average sea temperature in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average sea temperature in February: 37.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (37.9°F).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Nantucket, MA

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 39min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 7min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 16min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Nantucket, MA

Average sunshine days in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in February
Nantucket, MA

Average UV index in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in February
Nantucket, MA

Average cloud cover in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in February
Nantucket, MA

Average visibility in February - Nantucket, MA
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

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

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