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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 34/100

Queens in February

Poor · 34/100Beach 22/100
High / low42° / 28°daily averages
Precipitation3.0 in9 wet days
Sea40°surface temperature
40.68° N, 73.84° WElevation 39 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goQueens · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34February
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
February: high / low42° / 28°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Queens averages daytime highs of 42° and night-time lows of 28° — cold weather by day. Expect around 3.0 in of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

Days are 1.3° warmer than in January on average, and March is warmer again by about 4°. The sea averages 40°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 34/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Queens. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:50 and sets at 17:30 local time, giving 10 h 40 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 67 minutes over the month.

Why 34/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%38%
Clear skies · 25%85%

Beach score this month: 22/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in February

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in February

Around Queens this month

New York City
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New York City

New York · 9.2 mi W
42°Feb high
9wet days
33score
New York City
Brooklyn
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Brooklyn

New York · 6.3 mi W
42°Feb high
9wet days
34score
Brooklyn
Manhattan
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Manhattan

New York · 9.8 mi NW
42°Feb high
9wet days
33score
Manhattan
The Bronx
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The Bronx

New York · 12 mi N
42°Feb high
9wet days
33score
The Bronx
ivTop of the table

United States's best in February

Where to go in February
Calexico
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Calexico

California
74°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Calexico
Brawley
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Brawley

California
74°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Brawley
Imperial
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Imperial

California
74°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Imperial
Yuma
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Yuma

Arizona
74°Feb high
2wet days
95score
Yuma
·Questions

Queens in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Queens?

February scores 34/100 for Queens, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 42°F with 9 wet days.

How warm is Queens in February?

Daytime highs average 42°F and night-time lows 28°F in February.

Does it rain a lot in Queens in February?

Queens receives about 3.0 in of precipitation in February, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Queens in February?

The sea averages 40°F in February, cold for most swimmers.