Weather on February 29
Cambridge, MA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
25°F
Warmest
2016
50°F avg
Coldest
1980
18°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Cambridge, MA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 47°F and lows near 25°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 2016 (50°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (18°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 36% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 7% of the time.
Planning for February 29th in Cambridge, MA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57° | 26° | 42° | 0.46" | — |
| 2020 | 40° | 22° | 31° | — | — |
| 2016warmest | 60° | 40° | 50° | — | — |
| 2012 | 47° | 30° | 38° | — | — |
| 2008 | 25° | 11° | 18° | — | — |
| 2004 | 55° | 31° | 43° | — | — |
| 2000 | 55° | 34° | 44° | 0.3" | — |
| 1996 | 53° | 25° | 39° | 0.18" | — |
| 1992 | 46° | 20° | 33° | 0.1" | 0.1" |
| 1988 | 40° | 18° | 29° | — | — |
| 1984 | 44° | 32° | 38° | 3.81" | — |
| 1980coldest | 29° | 7° | 18° | — | — |
| 1976 | 62° | 23° | 43° | — | — |
| 1972 | 42° | 32° | 37° | — | — |
14 years of data from CHESTNUT HILL