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Portland in February

The toughest month — score 24 of 100

Typical February days in Portland reach about 35°F with nights near 17°F; about 17 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Portland in February

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 17°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 10 days in a typical February.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical February brings about 17 inches of snow.

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February vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Portland

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.