Peabody Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Peabody

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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1.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
-7.0°C
Avg Temp
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-2.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
86 mm
Avg Humidity
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87%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.2 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Peabody February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Peabody, with average highs near 1.6°C and lows around -7°C (mean -2.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

Peabody February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Peabody. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Peabody was 2002 — when the month averaged 0.5°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -10.7°C. Typical February days reach 1.6°C with nights near -7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-1.8°C→-2.0°C-0.2°C
Max Temp2.5°C→2.3°C-0.2°C
Min Temp-6.2°C→-6.2°C0°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

-11.0°C–-8.0°C1 yr (2%)
-8.0°C–-5.0°C7 yr (16%)
-5.0°C–-2.0°C20 yr (44%)
-2.0°C–1.0°C17 yr (38%)

Peabody February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Peabody, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1981 with 202 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 13 mm.

Peabody February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Peabody during February averages 87%. The most humid February was 2015 at 99%, and the least humid was 2002 at 79%.

Peabody February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Peabody. The sunniest February was 1987 at 3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 1.5.

Peabody February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Peabody during February is 1.2 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 2013, 2015 and 2025, among others at 1.3 m/s, while the calmest were 1991, 2018 and 2020 at 1 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Peabody

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

How February Ranks in Peabody

🥶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.

Explore Peabody Weather by Month

Peabody February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-3.1°C-2.9°C-2.7°C-2.7°C-1.8°C+1.3°C
Avg High1.2°C1.4°C1.6°C1.6°C2.5°C+1.3°C
Avg Low-7.5°C-7.2°C-7.0°C-7.1°C-6.0°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain99 mm83 mm76 mm95 mm75 mm-24 mm

Extreme February Records in Peabody

🔥Warmest February18.3°C2018
🧊Coldest February-25.9°C2015
🌧️Wettest February202 mm1981
🏜️Driest February13 mm1987
🌬️Windiest February1.3 m/s1982

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Peabody have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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February has ranged from a record low of -25.9°C (2015) to a record high of 18.3°C (2018).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 86 mm, with a wettest year of 202 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Peabody?

A quieter season to visit Peabody

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Peabody. That said, February — with days averaging 1.6°C and nights around -7°C (mean -2.7°C) and higher rainfall (86 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Peabody'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 →

Peabody Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Peabody, with average highs near 1.6°C and lows around -7°C (mean -2.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 86 mm of rainfall in Peabody, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 202 mm (1981), and the driest just 13 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 87% and average wind speed is 1.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.5 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 fallen by about 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 2.5°C to 2.3°C and overnight lows from -6.2°C to -6.2°C over the same span.
February Weather in Peabody, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20250.2°C-4.0°C-8.1°C8.7°C-15.0°C85 mm89%1.3 m/s2.7
20243.6°C-0.6°C-4.7°C11.6°C-11.1°C27 mm85%1.1 m/s2.7
20233.7°C-0.7°C-5.0°C12.3°C-24.7°C41 mm86%1.1 m/s2.4
20223.2°C-1.9°C-7.0°C16.0°C-19.1°C132 mm87%1.2 m/s2.7
20210.9°C-2.7°C-6.4°C6.8°C-15.9°C83 mm89%1.1 m/s2.2
20203.3°C-0.8°C-4.9°C11.2°C-17.4°C82 mm87%1 m/s2.5
20191.5°C-2.5°C-6.6°C12.8°C-15.5°C88 mm86%1.2 m/s2.6
20184.9°C0.4°C-4.0°C18.3°C-15.1°C127 mm88%1 m/s2.3
20174.0°C-0.4°C-4.9°C17.8°C-15.3°C76 mm89%1.2 m/s2.5
20163.9°C-1.0°C-5.9°C13.2°C-23.1°C101 mm86%1.2 m/s2.6
2015 ❄️-5.4°C-10.7°C-16.0°C0.4°C-25.9°C83 mm99%1.3 m/s2.1
2014-1.0°C-5.1°C-9.2°C7.8°C-19.6°C104 mm91%1.1 m/s2.5
20131.3°C-2.3°C-5.9°C8.1°C-13.7°C109 mm83%1.3 m/s2.3
20124.5°C0.4°C-3.7°C10.0°C-11.2°C28 mm83%1.1 m/s2.7
20110.3°C-4.7°C-9.7°C9.6°C-17.1°C110 mm90%1.2 m/s2.4
20101.9°C-1.5°C-4.9°C6.8°C-11.0°C121 mm85%1.3 m/s2.6
20092.0°C-2.5°C-6.9°C11.2°C-17.4°C52 mm88%1.3 m/s2.8
20081.9°C-2.3°C-6.6°C12.7°C-16.1°C195 mm88%1.1 m/s2.3
2007-1.8°C-5.8°C-9.7°C5.7°C-16.0°C47 mm86%1.3 m/s2.9
20061.9°C-2.1°C-6.1°C12.7°C-13.6°C59 mm84%1.2 m/s2.8
20051.8°C-2.1°C-6.0°C9.5°C-12.1°C71 mm87%1.1 m/s2.7
20041.7°C-2.9°C-7.6°C7.9°C-15.6°C43 mm83%1.2 m/s2.9
2003-1.9°C-5.8°C-9.7°C6.8°C-20.3°C105 mm90%1.2 m/s2.4
2002 🔥5.5°C0.5°C-4.5°C14.5°C-11.0°C52 mm79%1.2 m/s2.7
20011.7°C-2.5°C-6.7°C6.8°C-14.9°C62 mm81%1.2 m/s2.8
20002.8°C-1.6°C-6.0°C14.3°C-15.5°C79 mm87%1.1 m/s2.3
19993.5°C-0.8°C-5.1°C12.6°C-15.0°C104 mm83%1.1 m/s2.5
19984.4°C0.4°C-3.6°C11.5°C-13.9°C134 mm86%1.2 m/s2.5
19973.3°C-0.8°C-4.8°C16.0°C-10.2°C53 mm87%1.2 m/s2.5
19960.5°C-3.4°C-7.2°C13.7°C-19.1°C79 mm87%1.2 m/s2.2
1995-0.1°C-4.4°C-8.7°C8.4°C-19.8°C81 mm86%1.2 m/s2.8
1994-2.1°C-6.3°C-10.4°C10.5°C-20.0°C62 mm91%1.2 m/s2.7
1993-2.3°C-7.3°C-12.3°C5.5°C-22.0°C104 mm89%1.3 m/s1.5
19921.8°C-2.8°C-7.3°C8.5°C-17.0°C55 mm84%1.2 m/s2.1
19913.2°C-1.1°C-5.5°C14.9°C-13.5°C55 mm86%1 m/s2.3
19901.8°C-2.8°C-7.4°C14.4°C-16.2°C98 mm89%1.3 m/s2.5
19890.2°C-3.8°C-7.9°C13.2°C-14.3°C75 mm82%1.1 m/s1.9
19881.3°C-2.9°C-7.2°C9.8°C-16.8°C104 mm86%1.1 m/s2.8
1987-2.0°C-6.8°C-11.5°C5.1°C-23.3°C13 mm94%1.2 m/s3
1986-1.5°C-5.6°C-9.7°C3.8°C-16.5°C80 mm91%1.1 m/s2.6
19851.9°C-2.5°C-6.8°C15.4°C-15.6°C53 mm86%1.2 m/s2.6
19844.0°C0.2°C-3.7°C11.3°C-16.0°C168 mm91%1.1 m/s1.9
19831.3°C-3.0°C-7.4°C11.7°C-21.4°C122 mm90%1.2 m/s—
19820.4°C-4.0°C-8.5°C9.8°C-14.7°C75 mm88%1.3 m/s—
1981 🌧️4.9°C0.2°C-4.4°C15.5°C-14.9°C202 mm85%1.2 m/s—

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

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Peabody February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Peabody in February?▼

The average high in February is around 1.6°C with lows near -7°C (mean -2.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Peabody in February?▼

February averages 86 mm of rainfall in Peabody, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 202 mm in 1981.

What was the hottest February on record in Peabody?▼

The hottest February reached 18.3°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to -25.9°C in 2015.

Has February in Peabody gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 2.5°C to 2.3°C and overnight lows from -6.2°C to -6.2°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Peabody?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Peabody and one of the drier months, so plan for around 1.6°C daytime highs and -7°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Peabody?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Peabody, averaging -2.7°C.

What should I pack for Peabody in February?▼

For February in Peabody, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 1.6°C and lows of -7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Peabody humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 87% — quite humid.

How windy is Peabody in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 1.2 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 1.3 m/s (1982).

Which February had the most rainfall in Peabody?▼

The wettest February on record was 1981 with 202 mm. On average, February sees 86 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 Peabody 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.