Montauk, NY weather in February
Expect cold weather with some rain and some snow in Montauk in February, with highs near 41°F and lows near 28°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 8.6 in. It is one of the coldest months in Montauk.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.6 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 5:04 pm | 6:23 am / 5:37 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 am27°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (55 mi away); average wind 10 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 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 3.2 in; a dry February brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.6 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 47°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 31°F
- Wettest February2018: 5.5 in
- Driest February2004: 1.6 in
- Highest reading59°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-2°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 | 40°F | 41°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 28°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Dover, DE229 mi · high 47°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Worcester, MA85 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Montauk ranks in February
- Normal high281st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 10 in New York
- Wet days263rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days327th most of 340
What to pack for Montauk in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 8.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 860 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 Montauk in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -2°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Montauk in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (5.5 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.6 in).
Does it snow in Montauk in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is February a good time to visit Montauk?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Montauk (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Montauk Airport (USW00054780), 3.0 mi NNE of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bridgehampton (USC00300889), 19 mi WSW of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 55 mi NNE of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Groton-New London Airport (725046-14707), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 8 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).