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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rochester during February? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Rochester includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 0°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -8°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Rochester in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Rochester. May, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rochester, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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