New York Weather in February

What February feels like in New York

Late winter arrives in New York with February. Midday brings little warmth — expect coat-and-scarf weather from morning to evening. After sunset it cools off noticeably — nights drop well below freezing. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.

Rain in New York in February

Showers are a regular feature, arriving about one day in 3. Rainy days are intense, averaging about 9.7 mm (0.4 in) — downpours rather than drizzle. That is close to New York's typical rain per wet day for the whole year (about 10 mm). It is among the three driest months of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in February

In mid-February, sunrise is at about 6:51 am and sunset at about 5:29 pm (local time) — 10 h 38 min of daylight. Days are getting longer: 1 h 4 min more daylight than in mid-January. The sun is out for roughly 68% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.

How February compares to the rest of the year

February is the 2nd coolest month of the year in New York. Compared with January, afternoons are 1.1°C (2°F) warmer, with 5 mm more rain. The warm-up continues into March. The next month's average high: 9.7°C (49.5°F).

Who February suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — it is cold for long walks.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
• Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.

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