New York City · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 42°F, low 25°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
42° / 25°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
14 mph
What February feels like in New York City
Sunrise
07:49
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:29
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in New York City in February
The kit for February in New York City: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+3° avg high
+1 rain days
New York City in January →
February
42°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-7° avg high
+1 rain days
New York City in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in New York City in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in New York City in February?+
Average high 42°F, average low 25°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in New York City?+
Compared to January (avg high 39°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 48°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in New York City in February?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in February, on average.