Saratoga Springs, NY weather in February
In February, Saratoga Springs sees highs around 35°F and lows around 16°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 9 wet days. Snowfall averages about 15.7 in. It is one of the coldest months in Saratoga Springs. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 16°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.7 in
- snow on the ground 24 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:10 am / 5:07 pm | 6:32 am / 5:42 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 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 (24 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 snow9 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 more24 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.7 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 24°F
- Wettest February2008: 6.3 in
- Driest February2012: 0.6 in
- Highest reading68°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-22°F (February 10, 1994)
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 | 35°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 16°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Bridgeport, CT136 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY83 mi · high 27°F · 14 wet days
How Saratoga Springs ranks in February
- Normal high321st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 10 in New York
- Wet days234th driest of 378
- Comfortable days293rd most of 340
What to pack for Saratoga Springs in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 16°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 24 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1100 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 Saratoga Springs in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 16°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -22°F (most recently on February 10, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Saratoga Springs in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Saratoga Springs in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 15.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 24 days.
Is February a good time to visit Saratoga Springs?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Saratoga Springs (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Saratoga Springs 4 Sw (USC00307484), 3.4 mi SSW of the city center, 326 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 24 mi S of the city center, 312 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 23 mi S of the city center, 280 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).