February weather forecastHighland Falls, NY

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Highland Falls, New York, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Highland Falls experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still icy 37°F (2.8°C) with the onset of February, maintaining near parity with January's 33.4°F (0.8°C). An average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is recorded during the nights in February.

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Highland Falls, during February, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Highland Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.5" (800mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Highland Falls. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of February in Highland Falls, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year in Highland Falls, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In Highland Falls, in February, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in February is 80%.

In February, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout February, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Highland Falls is February, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

In Highland Falls, in February, during 7.4 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in February is 10h and 38min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Highland Falls.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average pressure
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average high temperature in February: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average wind speed in February: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average humidity in February: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average rainfall in February: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average rainfall days in February: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average snowfall in February: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average cloud cover in February: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in February
Highland Falls, NY

  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).