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Amherst weather in February (New York State, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Amherst look like in February? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In February, Amherst usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -8°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Amherst in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 109 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Amherst. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amherst climate page with graphs.

 

Amherst, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 109 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38% *  
Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Amherst should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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