Weather in New York City, New York, United States in February
In an average February, New York City sees a daily high around 40°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 40°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°F to 53°F |
| Average low | 24°F |
| Typical low range | 13°F to 36°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
February records
The most extreme February on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total February accumulation.
High
Highest
73°F
2018-02-21
Lowest
12°F
1996-02-04
Low
Highest
52°F
2018-02-21
Lowest
-11°F
1996-02-05
Feels-like
Highest
50°F
1990-02-23
Lowest
-21°F
1996-02-05
Humidity
Highest
13.2 g/m³
2018-02-21
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
2016-02-14
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1985-02-12
Lowest
4 mph
2007-02-27
Gust
Highest
66 mph
1981-02-02
Lowest
8 mph
2020-02-01
Precip
Wettest
6.30 in
2018
Driest
0.67 in
2002
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