Weather in February in The Finger Lakes region
Considering a trip to the Finger Lakes region this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Finger Lakes region in February?
The Finger Lakes region is a region in the United States of America. February in the Finger Lakes region generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 0°C and nighttime temperatures around -9°C in Ithaca. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in the Finger Lakes region. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Penn Yan with an average of 48 mm to moderate snowfall in Skaneateles with 75 mm.Average sunshine
Ithaca enjoys a balanced 119 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in the Finger Lakes region for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Finger Lakes region climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in the Finger Lakes region?
Ithaca
In February Ithaca generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Canandaigua
In February Canandaigua generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Geneva
In February Geneva generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Watkins Glen
In February Watkins Glen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Corning
In February Corning generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Finger Lakes region, in the United States of America.
Is February the best time to visit the Finger Lakes region?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ithaca, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Finger Lakes region.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Ithaca. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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