Paterson, NJ weather in February
In February, Paterson sees highs around 43°F and lows around 27°F: chilly and snowy. There are about 10 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 10.1 in. It is one of the coldest months in Paterson. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.1 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:07 am / 5:13 pm | 6:32 am / 5:46 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am30°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Teterboro Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry February brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 50°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 31°F
- Wettest February2008: 6.4 in
- Driest February2009: 0.7 in
- Highest reading80°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-2°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 43°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 27°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Washington, DC206 mi · high 48°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Albany, NY122 mi · high 36°F · 11 wet days
How Paterson ranks in February
- Normal high257th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days258th driest of 378
- Comfortable days229th most of 340
What to pack for Paterson in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 10.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 843 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Paterson in February?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -2°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Paterson in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (6.4 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Paterson in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 10.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is February a good time to visit Paterson?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Paterson (37 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 7.4 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 14 mi SE of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 16 mi S of the city center, 7 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Teterboro Airport (725025-94741), 7.2 mi ESE of the city center, 3 ft (81 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.