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Weather · February

Syracuse weather in February

Average highs of 34°F, lows of 18°F and 2.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

February is Syracuse’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 34°F and lows of 18°F. That is 2° warmer than January, and 24° below the yearly average high.

Average high
34°F
Average low
18°F
Precipitation
2.5 in
Wet days
17
Snow
30.3 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:02 AM · 5:34 PM

February across the year

  1. 32°17°Jan
  2. 34°18°Feb
  3. 42°25°Mar
  4. 56°36°Apr
  5. 69°47°May
  6. 77°57°Jun
  7. 82°62°Jul
  8. 80°60°Aug
  9. 73°53°Sep
  10. 60°42°Oct
  11. 48°33°Nov
  12. 37°24°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in February

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 17 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 30 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

February is good for

What’s on in Syracuse in February

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Around Syracuse

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February compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
January32°F17°F2.6 in
February34°F18°F2.5 in
March42°F25°F3.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Syracuse in February?

Average highs are 34°F and average lows 18°F, for a daily mean of 26°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Syracuse in February?

February averages 2.5 in of precipitation over about 17 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Syracuse in February?

Yes, about 30.3 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Syracuse in February?

Around mid-February the sun rises about 7:02 AM and sets about 5:34 PM, for roughly 10.5 hours of daylight.

Is February a good time to visit Syracuse?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. February is cold, with Valentine’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap station (4.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for February 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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