Meriden Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Meriden

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
2.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
-5.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-1.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
82 mm
Avg Humidity
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86%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-11.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Meriden February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Meriden, with average highs near 2.7°C and lows around -5.8°C (mean -1.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 82 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

Meriden February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Meriden. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Meriden was 2002 — when the month averaged 1.9°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -10.3°C. Typical February days reach 2.7°C with nights near -5.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-1.0°C→-0.6°C+0.4°C
Max Temp3.2°C→3.5°C+0.3°C
Min Temp-5.2°C→-4.8°C+0.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-11.0°C–-7.7°C1 yr (2%)
-7.7°C–-4.5°C4 yr (9%)
-4.5°C–-1.2°C17 yr (38%)
-1.2°C–2.0°C23 yr (51%)

Meriden February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Meriden, averaging 82 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2008 with 181 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 18 mm.

Meriden February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Meriden during February averages 86%. The most humid February was 2015 at 98%, and the least humid was 2002 at 76%.

Meriden February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Meriden. The sunniest February was 1987 at 3.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2021 at 2.1.

Meriden February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Meriden during February is 1.1 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 2013, 2015 and 2016, among others at 1.2 m/s, while the calmest was 2018 at 0.9 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Meriden

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How February Ranks in Meriden

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Meriden February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-2.1°C-1.6°C-1.4°C-1.8°C-0.4°C+1.7°C
Avg High2.1°C2.7°C2.8°C2.5°C3.7°C+1.6°C
Avg Low-6.3°C-5.9°C-5.7°C-6.2°C-4.5°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain96 mm80 mm69 mm90 mm73 mm-23 mm

Extreme February Records in Meriden

🔥Warmest February17.2°C2018
🧊Coldest February-24.3°C2015
🌧️Wettest February181 mm2008
🏜️Driest February18 mm1987
🌬️Windiest February1.2 m/s1981

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Meriden have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -24.3°C (2015) to a record high of 17.2°C (2018).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 82 mm, with a wettest year of 181 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Meriden?

A quieter season to visit Meriden

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Meriden. That said, February — with days averaging 2.7°C and nights around -5.8°C (mean -1.5°C) and higher rainfall (82 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Meriden's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Meriden Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Meriden, with average highs near 2.7°C and lows around -5.8°C (mean -1.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 82 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 82 mm of rainfall in Meriden, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 181 mm (2008), and the driest just 18 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 86% and average wind speed is 1.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.2°C to 3.5°C and overnight lows from -5.2°C to -4.8°C over the same span.
February Weather in Meriden, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20252.0°C-1.9°C-5.9°C10.7°C-11.9°C80 mm83%1.1 m/s2.8
20244.1°C0.0°C-4.1°C10.7°C-11.2°C53 mm87%1 m/s3.1
20235.3°C0.9°C-3.4°C15.5°C-21.7°C38 mm84%1 m/s2.6
20224.1°C-0.7°C-5.5°C16.3°C-12.6°C109 mm85%1.1 m/s2.8
20212.1°C-1.5°C-5.1°C9.8°C-13.3°C82 mm88%1.1 m/s2.1
20204.5°C0.8°C-2.9°C11.3°C-13.3°C80 mm86%1 m/s2.6
20192.6°C-1.2°C-5.1°C13.2°C-15.5°C75 mm86%1 m/s2.7
20185.9°C1.5°C-2.9°C17.2°C-12.7°C146 mm88%0.9 m/s2.3
20174.9°C0.5°C-4.0°C16.5°C-13.1°C50 mm88%1.1 m/s2.8
20164.4°C-0.2°C-4.7°C13.5°C-22.4°C118 mm84%1.2 m/s2.5
2015 ❄️-4.3°C-10.3°C-16.2°C0.4°C-24.3°C52 mm98%1.2 m/s2.7
2014-0.1°C-4.4°C-8.8°C9.1°C-20.4°C95 mm91%1.1 m/s2.7
20131.9°C-1.8°C-5.5°C8.6°C-15.8°C112 mm84%1.2 m/s2.6
20125.5°C1.5°C-2.5°C12.2°C-8.6°C31 mm84%1 m/s2.9
20112.7°C-2.4°C-7.5°C13.4°C-15.7°C100 mm86%1.2 m/s2.7
20101.8°C-1.6°C-4.9°C7.7°C-10.9°C124 mm86%1.2 m/s2.5
20093.7°C-0.6°C-5.0°C12.3°C-14.6°C43 mm84%1.2 m/s3
2008 🌧️3.7°C-0.6°C-4.9°C11.7°C-12.9°C181 mm86%1.1 m/s2.3
2007-1.0°C-5.0°C-8.9°C5.2°C-14.8°C54 mm85%1.2 m/s3
20062.8°C-1.2°C-5.1°C13.0°C-12.2°C65 mm84%1.2 m/s2.9
20053.3°C-1.0°C-5.3°C10.4°C-11.2°C65 mm86%1.1 m/s2.8
20042.4°C-2.2°C-6.9°C9.2°C-15.4°C57 mm83%1.1 m/s3.1
20030.0°C-3.8°C-7.7°C9.5°C-15.5°C89 mm84%1.1 m/s2.5
2002 🔥6.8°C1.9°C-3.0°C15.9°C-9.2°C31 mm76%1.1 m/s2.9
20013.0°C-1.2°C-5.3°C8.9°C-12.2°C53 mm78%1.1 m/s2.7
20003.6°C-0.5°C-4.6°C12.6°C-12.2°C53 mm85%1 m/s2.7
19994.1°C0.1°C-4.0°C11.6°C-13.5°C111 mm83%1.1 m/s2.7
19985.4°C1.3°C-2.8°C11.4°C-11.8°C128 mm86%1.1 m/s2.7
19974.7°C0.5°C-3.7°C14.4°C-9.4°C55 mm87%1.1 m/s2.7
19961.4°C-2.6°C-6.6°C14.1°C-19.2°C69 mm87%1.1 m/s2.3
19951.6°C-2.8°C-7.2°C8.9°C-15.2°C86 mm83%1.1 m/s3
1994-1.9°C-5.9°C-9.9°C8.0°C-20.0°C77 mm92%1.1 m/s2.8
1993-0.2°C-5.0°C-9.7°C5.9°C-18.8°C82 mm84%1.2 m/s2.9
19923.1°C-1.5°C-6.1°C10.1°C-13.9°C54 mm84%1.1 m/s2.5
19914.5°C0.1°C-4.3°C14.8°C-12.9°C51 mm86%1 m/s2.4
19903.9°C-0.5°C-5.0°C13.8°C-14.5°C87 mm88%1.1 m/s2.4
19891.4°C-2.5°C-6.4°C11.7°C-11.8°C78 mm82%1 m/s2.3
19881.9°C-2.2°C-6.2°C9.3°C-16.2°C114 mm86%1.1 m/s2.8
1987-0.3°C-5.3°C-10.4°C5.3°C-22.2°C18 mm90%1.2 m/s3.2
1986-0.3°C-4.2°C-8.2°C6.2°C-13.8°C88 mm90%1 m/s2.5
19852.0°C-2.2°C-6.3°C12.7°C-16.2°C61 mm87%1.1 m/s2.8
19845.1°C1.0°C-3.0°C12.0°C-14.6°C148 mm91%1 m/s2.3
19832.0°C-2.2°C-6.3°C11.6°C-19.5°C111 mm89%1.1 m/s—
19821.7°C-2.5°C-6.7°C9.1°C-12.8°C72 mm87%1.1 m/s—
19815.3°C0.9°C-3.6°C16.0°C-14.4°C179 mm84%1.2 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Meriden February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Meriden in February?▼

The average high in February is around 2.7°C with lows near -5.8°C (mean -1.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Meriden in February?▼

February averages 82 mm of rainfall in Meriden, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 181 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest February on record in Meriden?▼

The hottest February reached 17.2°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to -24.3°C in 2015.

Has February in Meriden gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.2°C to 3.5°C and overnight lows from -5.2°C to -4.8°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Meriden?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Meriden and one of the drier months, so plan for around 2.7°C daytime highs and -5.8°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Meriden?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Meriden, averaging -1.5°C.

What should I pack for Meriden in February?▼

For February in Meriden, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 2.7°C and lows of -5.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Meriden humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 86% — quite humid.

How windy is Meriden in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 1.1 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 1.2 m/s (1981).

Which February had the most rainfall in Meriden?▼

The wettest February on record was 2008 with 181 mm. On average, February sees 82 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Meriden behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.