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New York in February

An off month — score 46 of 100

Typical February days in New York reach about 42°F with nights near 30°F; about 10 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for New York in February

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 30°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 10 days in a typical February.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical February brings about 10 inches of snow.

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February vs. the alternatives

The whole year in New York

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.