Buffalo, NY weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Buffalo in February, with highs near 33°F and lows near 20°F. Rain or snow falls on about 16 days. Snowfall averages about 18.1 in. It is one of the coldest months in Buffalo. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 33°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 18.1 in
- snow on the ground 18 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 57% | 54% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:30 am / 5:27 pm | 6:52 am / 6:03 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 am24°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon29°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm30°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm28°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Buffalo (8 mi away); average wind 12 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow16 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more18 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 18.1 in, with about 6 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 19°F
- Wettest February2008: 4.8 in
- Driest February1999: 1.1 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-12°F (February 14, 2016)
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 | 32°F | 33°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 20°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 19 | 16 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cleveland, OH173 mi · high 39°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI211 mi · high 35°F · 8 wet days
How Buffalo ranks in February
- Normal high349th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 10 in New York
- Wet days368th driest of 378
- Comfortable days276th most of 340
What to pack for Buffalo in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 18 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1081 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 Buffalo in February?
The normal high is 33°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -12°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Buffalo in February?
About 16 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (4.8 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Buffalo in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 18.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 18 days.
Is February a good time to visit Buffalo?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Buffalo (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Buffalo (USW00014733), 8.3 mi ENE of the city center, 693 ft (91 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buffalo Niagara International Airpor (725280-14733), 8.1 mi ENE of the city center, 709 ft (107 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).