Middletown Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Middletown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
1.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
-8.0°C
Avg Temp
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-3.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
72 mm
Avg Humidity
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88%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.4°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Middletown February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Middletown, with average highs near 1.3°C and lows around -8°C (mean -3.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 88% relative humidity across the period.

Middletown February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Middletown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Middletown was 2002 — when the month averaged 0.7°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -12°C. Typical February days reach 1.3°C with nights near -8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-2.5°C→-2.5°C0°C
Max Temp2.1°C→2.2°C+0.1°C
Min Temp-7.2°C→-7.2°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

-12.0°C–-8.7°C1 yr (2%)
-8.7°C–-5.5°C8 yr (18%)
-5.5°C–-2.2°C19 yr (42%)
-2.2°C–1.0°C17 yr (38%)

Middletown February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Middletown, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2008 with 194 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 13 mm.

Middletown February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Middletown during February averages 88%. The most humid February was 1986 at 99%, and the least humid was 2002 at 74%.

Middletown February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Middletown. The sunniest Februarys were 1987 and 2002 at 3.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2018 and 2021 at 2.1.

Middletown February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Middletown during February is 0.7 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 2007, 2009 and 2010, among others at 0.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1986 at 0.5 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Middletown

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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 Middletown

🥶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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Middletown February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-3.9°C-3.2°C-3.5°C-3.6°C-2.3°C+1.6°C
Avg High0.7°C1.5°C1.2°C1.0°C2.4°C+1.7°C
Avg Low-8.6°C-7.9°C-8.1°C-8.2°C-6.9°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain82 mm64 mm67 mm82 mm63 mm-19 mm

Extreme February Records in Middletown

🔥Warmest February21.3°C2018
🧊Coldest February-28.4°C2015
🌧️Wettest February194 mm2008
🏜️Driest February13 mm1987
🌬️Windiest February0.8 m/s1981

Key Insights for February

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

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February has ranged from a record low of -28.4°C (2015) to a record high of 21.3°C (2018).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm, with a wettest year of 194 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Middletown?

A quieter season to visit Middletown

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Middletown. That said, February — with days averaging 1.3°C and nights around -8°C (mean -3.3°C) and moderate rainfall (72 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Middletown'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 →

Middletown Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Middletown, with average highs near 1.3°C and lows around -8°C (mean -3.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 88% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 72 mm of rainfall in Middletown, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 194 mm (2008), and the driest just 13 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 88% and average wind speed is 0.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.6 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 held steady by about 0°C. Daytime highs moved from 2.1°C to 2.2°C and overnight lows from -7.2°C to -7.2°C over the same span.
February Weather in Middletown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20250.5°C-3.6°C-7.8°C9.8°C-14.7°C57 mm86%0.7 m/s2.5
20243.9°C-0.7°C-5.3°C14.1°C-11.6°C43 mm88%0.7 m/s2.9
20234.9°C0.0°C-4.8°C14.3°C-20.1°C34 mm84%0.7 m/s2.5
20222.7°C-2.8°C-8.4°C15.4°C-16.9°C92 mm87%0.7 m/s2.7
2021-0.9°C-5.3°C-9.7°C5.7°C-20.3°C83 mm94%0.6 m/s2.1
20203.0°C-1.2°C-5.3°C11.9°C-17.6°C68 mm88%0.6 m/s2.4
20191.6°C-2.6°C-6.8°C14.0°C-18.0°C68 mm89%0.7 m/s2.8
20184.3°C-0.6°C-5.4°C21.3°C-15.3°C124 mm90%0.6 m/s2.1
20174.3°C-0.4°C-5.2°C19.5°C-12.7°C57 mm89%0.7 m/s2.7
20163.4°C-1.3°C-6.0°C13.7°C-21.7°C113 mm84%0.7 m/s2.5
2015 ❄️-6.0°C-12.0°C-18.0°C0.0°C-28.4°C42 mm98%0.7 m/s2.7
2014-2.8°C-7.7°C-12.5°C6.9°C-25.2°C100 mm95%0.6 m/s2.4
20130.5°C-3.4°C-7.3°C7.3°C-16.3°C60 mm86%0.7 m/s2.5
20124.2°C0.1°C-4.0°C11.7°C-10.5°C36 mm87%0.6 m/s2.7
20110.5°C-4.9°C-10.3°C15.4°C-23.4°C106 mm92%0.7 m/s2.6
20100.2°C-3.2°C-6.5°C5.1°C-12.8°C115 mm89%0.8 m/s2.2
20092.6°C-2.2°C-7.0°C14.7°C-17.3°C29 mm85%0.8 m/s2.8
2008 🌧️1.4°C-3.2°C-7.8°C13.9°C-15.0°C194 mm90%0.7 m/s2.3
2007-3.3°C-7.2°C-11.0°C3.2°C-16.1°C65 mm88%0.8 m/s2.9
20061.9°C-2.3°C-6.6°C12.3°C-12.2°C41 mm85%0.8 m/s2.8
20052.4°C-2.0°C-6.5°C9.9°C-11.9°C61 mm87%0.7 m/s2.7
2004-0.2°C-5.6°C-11.1°C8.0°C-24.4°C48 mm94%0.6 m/s3
2003-2.1°C-6.2°C-10.3°C5.1°C-17.4°C89 mm90%0.7 m/s2.5
2002 🔥6.2°C0.7°C-4.8°C14.8°C-11.4°C26 mm74%0.7 m/s3.1
20011.6°C-3.0°C-7.6°C7.9°C-14.5°C55 mm84%0.7 m/s2.5
20001.5°C-3.5°C-8.5°C14.5°C-22.4°C66 mm93%0.6 m/s2.6
19993.6°C-1.1°C-5.9°C13.0°C-16.0°C76 mm85%0.6 m/s2.6
19984.4°C-0.1°C-4.6°C11.7°C-13.5°C94 mm87%0.7 m/s2.6
19973.5°C-1.2°C-6.0°C16.3°C-12.4°C42 mm88%0.7 m/s2.8
19960.5°C-3.7°C-8.0°C13.2°C-20.0°C60 mm87%0.8 m/s2.4
1995-0.5°C-5.2°C-9.9°C8.6°C-18.0°C63 mm86%0.8 m/s2.6
1994-3.3°C-8.0°C-12.6°C8.5°C-21.4°C68 mm95%0.7 m/s2.9
1993-2.1°C-7.5°C-12.9°C7.3°C-21.4°C75 mm91%0.7 m/s2.9
19922.1°C-2.5°C-7.1°C11.6°C-15.3°C47 mm85%0.7 m/s2.4
19913.8°C-0.8°C-5.4°C15.9°C-14.8°C44 mm87%0.7 m/s2.5
19903.4°C-1.5°C-6.5°C13.7°C-17.4°C76 mm88%0.7 m/s2.4
19890.3°C-4.0°C-8.3°C14.0°C-15.3°C58 mm83%0.7 m/s2.4
19880.1°C-4.4°C-8.9°C7.8°C-19.0°C85 mm89%0.7 m/s2.6
1987-1.3°C-6.7°C-12.2°C4.7°C-25.9°C13 mm92%0.7 m/s3.1
1986-3.4°C-7.4°C-11.5°C0.3°C-18.9°C97 mm99%0.5 m/s2.4
19850.7°C-4.0°C-8.7°C15.5°C-21.1°C53 mm90%0.7 m/s2.8
19844.1°C-0.2°C-4.4°C12.1°C-17.7°C101 mm91%0.7 m/s2.3
19831.4°C-3.3°C-8.1°C9.9°C-19.4°C82 mm89%0.7 m/s—
19820.2°C-4.6°C-9.3°C7.0°C-14.6°C69 mm88%0.7 m/s—
19814.3°C-0.6°C-5.6°C14.7°C-16.9°C176 mm86%0.8 m/s—

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

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Middletown February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Middletown in February?▼

The average high in February is around 1.3°C with lows near -8°C (mean -3.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Middletown in February?▼

February averages 72 mm of rainfall in Middletown, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 194 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest February on record in Middletown?▼

The hottest February reached 21.3°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to -28.4°C in 2015.

Has February in Middletown gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have held steady by about 0°C. Daytime highs moved from 2.1°C to 2.2°C and overnight lows from -7.2°C to -7.2°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Middletown?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Middletown and one of the drier months, so plan for around 1.3°C daytime highs and -8°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Middletown?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Middletown, averaging -3.3°C.

What should I pack for Middletown in February?▼

For February in Middletown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 1.3°C and lows of -8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Middletown humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 88% — quite humid.

How windy is Middletown in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 0.7 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 0.8 m/s (1981).

Which February had the most rainfall in Middletown?▼

The wettest February on record was 2008 with 194 mm. On average, February sees 72 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 Middletown 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.