Late winter · Weather & things to do
Mount Washington in February
Mount Washington sees its driest month, with just 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 37°F (3°C) and lows of 20°F (-7°C).
With a comfort score of 41/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 20°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 37°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 20°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.7 in (68 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 76%.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and September & October.
- Comfort holds steady from January (40 → 41/100).
- Our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 20°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mount Washington in February
With highs near 37°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Strip District
Old wholesale produce district along Penn Avenue, now full of food shops, coffee roasters and markets.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Primanti Bros.
Original 1933 Strip District counter serving sandwiches with fries and coleslaw piled inside the bread.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Monongahela Incline
Oldest operating funicular in the US, from 1870, running down the hill to Station Square.
Duquesne Incline
Cable car from 1877 that climbs Mount Washington in wooden cars, with an observation deck at the top.
Nearby in February
- Cleveland in February~115 mi · highs 33°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- German Village in February~161 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Shenandoah in February~164 mi · highs 38°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Washington, DC in February~190 mi · highs 43°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown & the Cultural District.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mount Washington in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Mount Washington?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 41/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and September & October. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Mount Washington in February?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 20°F (-7°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Mount Washington in February?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 39.0 in (991 mm).
What should I pack for Mount Washington in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 20°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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