Boston in February
Find out everything about the water temperature in Boston in February. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in February for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in February
Minimum:
33.7 °F
Average:
38.2 °F
Maximum:
42.1 °F
Sea water temperature in Boston in February
In the city of Boston, the month of February is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 33.7°F on February 22, 2021, with an average temperature being 38.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 42.1°F on February 17, 2023.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | 39.1°F | 39.4°F | 39.7°F |
| Feb 2 | 39.1°F | 39.3°F | 39.5°F |
| Feb 3 | 39.0°F | 39.2°F | 39.3°F |
| Feb 4 | 38.9°F | 38.7°F | 38.2°F |
| Feb 5 | 38.6°F | 37.8°F | 37.6°F |
| Feb 6 | 38.7°F | 38.7°F | 37.9°F |
| Feb 7 | 38.5°F | 38.3°F | 38.0°F |
| Feb 8 | 38.4°F | 36.5°F | 38.1°F |
| Feb 9 | 38.1°F | 36.8°F | 36.6°F |
| Feb 10 | 38.2°F | 38.0°F | 36.8°F |
| Feb 11 | 38.2°F | 38.6°F | 39.8°F |
| Feb 12 | 38.1°F | 37.8°F | 38.6°F |
| Feb 13 | 38.2°F | 38.9°F | 38.2°F |
| Feb 14 | 38.1°F | 38.7°F | 38.3°F |
| Feb 15 | 37.9°F | 38.2°F | 39.6°F |
| Feb 16 | 37.9°F | 38.5°F | 39.7°F |
| Feb 17 | 38.2°F | 38.7°F | 42.1°F |
| Feb 18 | 37.8°F | 38.2°F | 41.8°F |
| Feb 19 | 37.9°F | 38.3°F | 40.1°F |
| Feb 20 | 37.8°F | 37.9°F | 39.4°F |
| Feb 21 | 37.6°F | 37.0°F | 39.9°F |
| Feb 22 | 37.4°F | 37.1°F | 39.7°F |
| Feb 23 | 37.5°F | 37.0°F | 39.3°F |
| Feb 24 | 37.6°F | 37.2°F | 39.3°F |
| Feb 25 | 37.9°F | 37.5°F | 39.1°F |
| Feb 26 | 38.0°F | 37.1°F | 39.2°F |
| Feb 27 | 38.1°F | 38.9°F | 38.1°F |
| Feb 28 | 38.0°F | 38.2°F | 38.3°F |
| Feb 29 | 38.6°F | 38.2°F |
In an average year, Boston offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Boston was recorded on July 29, 2020, reaching a 75.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 22, 2021, dipping to 33.7°F. The average readings by season are 41.3°F in Winter, 44.9°F in Spring, 64.8°F in Summer, and 58.0°F in Autumn.
February's temperature is a dip compared to warmer January at 40.8°F and March at 39.1°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| South Boston |
49.4°F
|
2mi |
| Salem |
50.0°F
|
14mi |
| Plymouth |
50.8°F
|
34mi |
| Providence |
51.2°F
|
41mi |
| Bristol |
51.5°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Boston