Niagara Falls, NY weather in February
Niagara Falls is cold and snowy in February: highs average 33°F and nights drop to about 20°F. Rain or snow falls on about 15 days. Snowfall averages about 16.3 in. This is the depth of winter in Niagara Falls. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 33°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.3 in
- snow on the ground 17 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 | 54% | 50% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:31 am / 5:28 pm | 6:53 am / 6:03 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 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 pm26°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Niagara Falls Intl Airport (6 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
- 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 snow15 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.3 in, with about 5 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: 3.6 in
- Driest February2004: 1.0 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 | 18 | 15 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Cleveland, OH174 mi · high 39°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI204 mi · high 35°F · 8 wet days
How Niagara Falls ranks in February
- Normal high350th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 10 in New York
- Wet days360th driest of 378
- Comfortable days277th most of 340
What to pack for Niagara Falls in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls in February?
About 15 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Niagara Falls in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is February a good time to visit Niagara Falls?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Niagara Falls (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Buffalo (USW00014733), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 693 ft (78 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Niagara Falls (USC00305840), 4.3 mi E of the city center, 588 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (USW00004724), 5.7 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (725287-04724), 6.1 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).