The weather in February in Rhode Island

It's cold in February in Rhode Island with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -7°C and 1°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Rhode Island, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2023, Rhode Island reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -12°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -23°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In February, there is an average of 129 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 60 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in February for Rhode Island

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rhode Island. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Rhode Island New York
Average temperature 5°C 6°C
Max. temperature 8°C 10°C
Min. temperature -7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 129 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 16 days 11 days
Total snowfall 60 cm 34 cm
Snowy days 17 days 12 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Rhode Island with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around -3°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around -4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Rhode Island is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Rhode Island, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Rhode Island

Temperature in February in Rhode Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Rhode Island, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in February in Rhode Island

Total precipitation in February in Rhode Island over the years

Daily Snowfall in February in Rhode Island

Snowfall in February in Rhode Island per year

Daily UV index in February in Rhode Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Rhode Island, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Rhode Island by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rhode Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.