Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
41°Ftypical February high
Typical range
February climate
February in New York City
United States · North America
Cold days average highs in the low 40s. Nights remain below freezing on average, with lows in the upper 20s.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
41°F
Lows around 28°F
Precipitation
9 days/mo
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7.5 hFebruary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryFebruary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In February, afternoons feel about 29° and nights feel near 22°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%February Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in February.
8 mphFebruary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical February day
February late afternoons are around 38°F, easing to about 36°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning33°F
Rain14%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday38°F
Rain15%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon38°F
Rain14%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening36°F
Rain13%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 27 | 3.3 | 10 | 6.6 | 69 |
| Feb | 41 | 28 | 3.1 | 9 | 7.5 | 67 |
| Mar | 49 | 36 | 4.0 | 10 | 8.3 | 64 |
| Apr | 60 | 46 | 3.7 | 11 | 9.1 | 63 |
| May | 70 | 56 | 3.5 | 11 | 10.0 | 68 |
| Jun | 79 | 65 | 4.0 | 12 | 11.0 | 70 |
| Jul | 84 | 71 | 4.1 | 12 | 11.6 | 70 |
| Aug | 82 | 70 | 3.8 | 11 | 10.8 | 73 |
| Sep | 75 | 63 | 3.8 | 9 | 9.1 | 75 |
| Oct | 64 | 52 | 3.9 | 9 | 7.9 | 73 |
| Nov | 53 | 41 | 2.9 | 8 | 6.8 | 70 |
| Dec | 44 | 33 | 4.0 | 10 | 6.0 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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