February Was Much Colder, Slightly Drier Than Normal

February 2021 averaged 12.7 degrees below normal, the coldest since 1989. The maximum temp was 63 degrees on February 23rd, just seven days after the month’ minimum temperature of -32. There were four days of maximums at or below zero, the most on record, eclipsing the 1899 mark of three. The 13 days of subzero minimums were the most in February since the record of 15 days set in 1936. It was the the first time since 1996 that a daily maximum remained below zero in February. There were 17 maximums at or below freezing, which is eight more than normal.

February precipitation totaled 0.67” or 0.44” below normal. The snow that fell during the month was dry, resulting in 15.0” of snow, which is 6.9” above normal. The maximum depth of snow during the month was 10” on February 7th and 14th. There were 23 days with 1” or more of snow on the ground, while normal is 12.

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