Albany, NY weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Albany in February, with highs near 36°F and lows near 18°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 13.7 in. It is one of the coldest months in Albany. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 36°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.7 in
- snow on the ground 16 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:08 pm | 6:32 am / 5:42 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 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 am22°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 16°F
- Noon30°Fdew point 17°F
- 3 pm33°Fdew point 17°F
- 6 pm30°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 17°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albany Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more16 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.7 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 43°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2008: 5.0 in
- Driest February2009: 0.6 in
- Highest reading74°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-18°F (February 7, 1995)
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 | 33°F | 36°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 18°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Yonkers, NY119 mi · high 43°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY113 mi · high 27°F · 14 wet days
How Albany ranks in February
- Normal high315th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 10 in New York
- Wet days302nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days275th most of 340
What to pack for Albany in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 36°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 16 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1070 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Albany in February?
The normal high is 36°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -18°F (February 7, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Albany in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (5.0 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Albany in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 13.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 16 days.
Is February a good time to visit Albany?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Albany (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 6.8 mi NNW of the city center, 312 ft (169 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 6.9 mi NNW of the city center, 280 ft (137 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).