February weather forecastNiagara Falls, NY

Weather in February

While still clad in winter attire, for the Niagara Falls locals, February shows the first potential signs of the receding winter with a slight elevation in temperature. There is a reduction in both snowfall and rainfall compared to the preceding month. However, with high temperatures of 34.1°F (1.2°C) and lows reaching a chilling 16.7°F (-8.5°C), it remains a brilliant month for lovers of winter sports. The cold snap is still in full swing but the daylight hours start to stretch a bit, hinting at the onset of spring.

Temperature

The advent of February reveals an average high-temperature of a still icy 34.2°F (1.2°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) in February.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 14.4 days and typically collects 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Niagara Falls. In Niagara Falls, in February, during 11.7 snowfall days, 15.2" (386mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Niagara Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.8 days and aggregates up to 76.1" (1933mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Niagara Falls, the average sunshine in February is 4h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.