Syracuse, NY weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Syracuse in February, with highs near 34°F and lows near 18°F. Rain or snow falls on about 17 days. Snowfall averages about 30.3 in. It is one of the coldest months in Syracuse. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 30.3 in
- snow on the ground 21 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 58% | 57% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:19 am / 5:16 pm | 6:42 am / 5:52 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 am23°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 am24°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon29°Fdew point 18°F
- 3 pm31°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm28°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm26°Fdew point 18°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (5 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
- 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 snow17 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 more21 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 1.7 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 30.3 in, with about 9 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202002: average high 42°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 19°F
- Wettest February2016: 4.8 in
- Driest February2004: 1.1 in
- Highest reading75°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-23°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 | 34°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 18°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Allentown, PA172 mi · high 42°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Saratoga Springs, NY119 mi · high 35°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY138 mi · high 27°F · 14 wet days
How Syracuse ranks in February
- Normal high344th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 10 in New York
- Wet days373rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days279th most of 340
What to pack for Syracuse in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 17 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 21 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1105 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 Syracuse in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -23°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Syracuse in February?
About 17 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 2016 (4.8 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Syracuse in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 30.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 21 days.
Is February a good time to visit Syracuse?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Syracuse (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: Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (USW00014771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 413 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (725190-14771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 410 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).