The weather in February in New York

It's cold in February in New York with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 4°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for New York, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2018, New York reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In February, there is an average of 82 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 34 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in February for New York

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New York. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  New York New York
Average temperature 6°C 6°C
Max. temperature 10°C 10°C
Min. temperature -3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 82 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 11 days 11 days
Total snowfall 34 cm 34 cm
Snowy days 12 days 12 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in New York with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around -1°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps stay steady at around 6°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in New York is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in New York, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in New York

Temperature in February in New York over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in New York, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in February in New York

Total precipitation in February in New York over the years

Daily Snowfall in February in New York

Snowfall in February in New York per year

Daily UV index in February in New York

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in New York, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in New York by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.