Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average sea temperature in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
Weather in February
Temperature
The start of February marks an average high-temperature of a still wintry 39.2°F (4°C), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in January. Throughout February, an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is expected.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In New York, in February, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169 rainfall days, and 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In New York, during February, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.2 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).Note: While swimming, this scenario is perilously cold, dangerous, and potentially fatal. Hypothermia is almost imminent without proper insulated waterproof attire.
Daylight
In New York, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February leads to these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in February
New York, NY
- Average high temperature in February: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in February
New York, NY
- Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
New York, NY
- Average wind speed in February: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in February
New York, NY
- Average humidity in February: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in February
New York, NY
- Average rainfall in February: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in February
New York, NY
- Average rainfall days in February: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in February
New York, NY
- Average snowfall in February: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
New York, NY
- Average snowfall days in February: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
New York, NY
- Average sea temperature in February: 39.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
New York, NY
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
New York, NY
- Average sunshine days in February: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in February
New York, NY
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
New York, NY
- Average cloud cover in February: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in February
New York, NY
- Average visibility in February: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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