February weather forecastHerkimer, NY

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Herkimer, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

As Herkimer transitions into February, the average high-temperature stands at a still freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C), offering little variation from the preceding month. During February, the average low-temperature is a still subzero cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Herkimer, during February, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Herkimer, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.1 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 8.27" (210mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

February temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, February is the most humid month.

In Herkimer, the average relative humidity in February is 88%.

In Herkimer, in February, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 8.27" (210mm) of accumulated snow.

In February, it is snowing for 18 days. Throughout February, 8.27" (210mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Herkimer, the average day length in February is 10h and 34min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in February is 2.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average high temperature in February: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average wind speed in February: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average humidity in February: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average rainfall in February: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average rainfall days in February: 8.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average snowfall in February: 8.27"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (8.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average snowfall days in February: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average sunshine days in February: 4.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.9 days).

Average UV index in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average cloud cover in February: 73

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in February
Herkimer, NY

  • Average visibility in February: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).