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 high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall85 mm / 3.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity67%💧 humid
Dew point-4°C / 25°F
Sunshine6.4 h/day
Daylight10.7 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall16.4 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.

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