February weather forecastSyracuse, NY
February
Weather in February
February sees a slight thaw in Syracuse, albeit while remaining firmly in winter's grasp. Light enhancement is noted in both temperatures and daylight hours compared to January. A small break is observed in snow showers, but the city continues its winter trend, with snowfall still a frequent event. Visibility is fairly consistent without undergoing any dramatic change. The sun occasionally peeks from behind the clouds, but it's clear that winter refuses to loosen its hold.Temperature
The commencement of February in Syracuse introduces an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Throughout the month of February, Syracuse observes an average nighttime temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, February is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Syracuse, during February, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Syracuse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.4 days and collects up to 16.57" (421mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during February morphs into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average high temperature in February: 30.6°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 (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in February
Syracuse, 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
Syracuse, NY
- Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average humidity in February: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).
Average rainfall in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average rainfall in February: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").
Average rainfall days in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average rainfall days in February: 7.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average snowfall in February: 3.62"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average snowfall days in February: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Syracuse, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average sunshine days in February: 7.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Syracuse, NY
- Average cloud cover in February: 74
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in February
Syracuse, NY
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
