Yonkers, NY weather in February
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Yonkers in February, with highs near 43°F and lows near 30°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 9.8 in. It is one of the coldest months in Yonkers.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.8 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:12 pm | 6:31 am / 5:45 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 am32°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon37°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New York Laguardia Airport (11 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 below17 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 50°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 32°F
- Wettest February2018: 5.9 in
- Driest February2002: 0.7 in
- Highest reading79°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading1°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 | 43°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 30°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Washington, DC218 mi · high 48°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Albany, NY119 mi · high 36°F · 11 wet days
How Yonkers ranks in February
- Normal high258th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 10 in New York
- Wet days285th driest of 378
- Comfortable days240th most of 340
What to pack for Yonkers in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 9.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 804 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Yonkers in February?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 1°F (February 14, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Yonkers in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Yonkers in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 9.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is February a good time to visit Yonkers?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yonkers (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: New York Laguardia Airport (USW00014732), 11 mi S of the city center, 11 ft (74 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 11 mi SSW of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 10 mi WSW of the city center, 9 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: La Guardia Airport (725030-14732), 11 mi S of the city center, 10 ft (75 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.