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Weather · February

Princeton weather in February

Average highs of 43°F, lows of 26°F and 2.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

February is Princeton’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 43°F and lows of 26°F. That is 3° warmer than January, and 21° below the yearly average high.

Average high
43°F
Average low
26°F
Precipitation
2.6 in
Wet days
10
Snow
8.7 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:52 AM · 5:33 PM

February across the year

  1. 40°24°Jan
  2. 43°26°Feb
  3. 51°33°Mar
  4. 63°42°Apr
  5. 72°52°May
  6. 81°61°Jun
  7. 86°67°Jul
  8. 84°65°Aug
  9. 77°58°Sep
  10. 66°46°Oct
  11. 55°36°Nov
  12. 44°29°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in February

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 9 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

February is good for

What’s on in Princeton in February

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Around Princeton

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Nassau Liquors (Princeton, New Jersey)David Keddie · CC BY-SA 4.0
View northeast down Lake Carnegie from the bridge for Mercer County Route 629 (Harrison Street) on the border of Princeton
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February compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
January40°F24°F3.3 in
February43°F26°F2.6 in
March51°F33°F4.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Princeton in February?

Average highs are 43°F and average lows 26°F, for a daily mean of 34°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Princeton in February?

February averages 2.6 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Princeton in February?

Yes, about 8.7 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Princeton in February?

Around mid-February the sun rises about 6:52 AM and sets about 5:33 PM, for roughly 10.7 hours of daylight.

Is February a good time to visit Princeton?

The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. February is cold, with Valentine’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Trenton Mercer Co Ap station (9.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for February 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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