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United StatesThe weather in February in New York City
It's cold in February in New York City 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 3°C.
Looking for sun? February isn’t a good month to be in New York City. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
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 City, New York. 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 26°C in 2018, New York City 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 -19°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at New York City is 3°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation and snowfall
In February, there is an average of 106 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 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 City
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New York City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
February weather comparison
| New York City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 6°C | 6°C |
| Max. temperature | 10°C | 10°C |
| Min. temperature | -3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 106 mm | 82 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 11 days |
| Total snowfall | 19 cm | 34 cm |
| Snowy days | 9 days | 12 days |
Start of February
The month of February starts in New York City 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. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in New York City 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.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in February in New York City, New York. 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 City
Temperature in February in New York City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in New York City, New York. 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 City
Total precipitation in February in New York City over the years
Daily Snowfall in February in New York City
Snowfall in February in New York City per year
Daily UV index in February in New York City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in New York City, 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.
Weather experiences in February in New York City
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Average weather in New York City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.