New York weather in February
February in New York: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in New York · #502 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New York climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 85 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 16.4 cm / 6.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New York in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit New York?
- February in New York: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for New York on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in New York in February?
- In February, New York averages a daily high of 5.9°C and a low of -2.3°C, with about 84.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New York in February?
- New York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in February.
- Does it snow in New York in February?
- New York sees roughly 16.4 cm of snowfall in February.