Temperatures in February
It's cold in February in Long Island with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -11°C and -4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Long Island in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Long Island with very cold temperatures, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights close to -7°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature drops to around 1°C, with nights close to -8°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Long Island will be around 4°C, with nights close to -5°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Long Island is 6°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 127 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 49 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Long Island. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Long Island in February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
2°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
6°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
-2°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
127 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
49 cm | 0,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
18 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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After some sun? Then February isn’t the best time to be in Long Island. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Long Island in February
With 20°C, Long Island hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -14°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -26°C to a high of 6°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Long Island
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Long Island, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Long Island
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Long Island, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Long Island.
Daily Snowfall in February in Long Island
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in February in Long Island, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in February.
Daily UV Index in February in Long Island
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Long Island, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in Long Island Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Long Island, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Long Island Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Long Island, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in February in Long Island per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in February in Long Island, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in February for Long Island
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Average Weather in Long Island by Month
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