Brooklyn Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Brooklyn

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
4.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
86 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-10.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Brooklyn February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Brooklyn, with average highs near 4°C and lows around -1.3°C (mean 1.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Brooklyn February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Brooklyn. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Brooklyn was 2012 — when the month averaged 4.2°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -4.5°C. Typical February days reach 4°C with nights near -1.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp1.5°C→2.2°C+0.7°C
Max Temp4.1°C→4.8°C+0.7°C
Min Temp-1.2°C→-0.3°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-5.0°C–-2.5°C1 yr (2%)
-2.5°C–0.0°C8 yr (18%)
0.0°C–2.5°C23 yr (51%)
2.5°C–5.0°C13 yr (29%)

Brooklyn February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Brooklyn, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2018 with 231 mm, while the driest was 2002 at 19 mm.

Brooklyn February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brooklyn during February averages 82%. The most humid February was 1984 at 88%, and the least humid was 2002 at 73%.

Brooklyn February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brooklyn. The sunniest February was 1987 at 3.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 2.1.

Brooklyn February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brooklyn during February is 5 m/s. The windiest February was 2007 at 5.9 m/s, while the calmest were 2018 and 2020 at 4.3 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Brooklyn

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How February Ranks in Brooklyn

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Brooklyn February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp0.9°C1.3°C1.3°C1.2°C2.5°C+1.6°C
Avg High3.5°C4.0°C4.0°C3.9°C5.0°C+1.5°C
Avg Low-1.7°C-1.5°C-1.4°C-1.5°C-0.1°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain85 mm72 mm65 mm118 mm90 mm+4 mm

Extreme February Records in Brooklyn

🔥Warmest February14.3°C2018
🧊Coldest February-14.4°C2015
🌧️Wettest February231 mm2018
🏜️Driest February19 mm2002
🌬️Windiest February5.9 m/s2007

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Brooklyn have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -14.4°C (2015) to a record high of 14.3°C (2018).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 86 mm, with a wettest year of 231 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Brooklyn?

A quieter season to visit Brooklyn

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Brooklyn. That said, February — with days averaging 4°C and nights around -1.3°C (mean 1.4°C) and higher rainfall (86 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Brooklyn's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Brooklyn Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Brooklyn, with average highs near 4°C and lows around -1.3°C (mean 1.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 86 mm of rainfall in Brooklyn, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 231 mm (2018), and the driest just 19 mm (2002). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.1°C to 4.8°C and overnight lows from -1.2°C to -0.3°C over the same span.
February Weather in Brooklyn, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20253.9°C1.3°C-1.2°C11.1°C-6.8°C77 mm79%5 m/s2.9
20245.2°C3.0°C0.8°C10.5°C-3.2°C68 mm81%4.4 m/s3
20236.8°C3.9°C1.0°C12.7°C-12.0°C43 mm81%4.6 m/s2.7
20225.0°C2.0°C-1.0°C13.8°C-6.7°C112 mm82%4.9 m/s3
20213.0°C0.9°C-1.2°C9.2°C-7.0°C128 mm84%5 m/s2.2
20206.2°C3.7°C1.2°C11.8°C-6.3°C110 mm82%4.3 m/s2.7
20193.8°C1.5°C-0.9°C10.8°C-9.4°C125 mm82%4.6 m/s2.8
2018 🌧️6.4°C3.7°C1.0°C14.3°C-7.5°C231 mm86%4.3 m/s2.4
20176.4°C3.7°C0.9°C12.9°C-6.0°C80 mm83%4.7 m/s2.8
20165.4°C2.4°C-0.5°C12.7°C-13.3°C168 mm83%5.4 m/s2.5
2015 ❄️-1.0°C-4.5°C-8.1°C4.0°C-14.4°C103 mm85%5.5 m/s2.5
20141.3°C-1.2°C-3.7°C8.8°C-11.0°C125 mm83%4.6 m/s2.7
20133.5°C1.2°C-1.1°C8.3°C-6.6°C95 mm81%5.3 m/s2.6
2012 🔥6.6°C4.2°C1.7°C12.2°C-4.6°C36 mm79%4.8 m/s3
20114.5°C1.2°C-2.2°C12.3°C-7.4°C79 mm80%5.3 m/s2.8
20102.4°C0.2°C-2.0°C6.0°C-7.0°C138 mm84%5.6 m/s2.6
20094.5°C1.7°C-1.1°C9.6°C-9.1°C21 mm79%5.3 m/s3.1
20085.1°C2.1°C-0.8°C13.2°C-8.6°C143 mm82%4.9 m/s2.5
20071.1°C-1.6°C-4.2°C6.3°C-9.8°C59 mm80%5.9 m/s3.1
20064.4°C1.9°C-0.6°C12.6°C-6.5°C51 mm78%5.5 m/s3.1
20054.0°C1.6°C-0.9°C8.8°C-6.6°C55 mm81%4.6 m/s2.9
20043.8°C1.0°C-1.8°C9.2°C-8.1°C68 mm79%4.8 m/s3.2
20031.5°C-0.9°C-3.3°C8.2°C-8.9°C120 mm82%5.3 m/s2.3
20027.2°C4.1°C1.0°C14.0°C-4.9°C19 mm73%5 m/s3.1
20014.0°C1.3°C-1.3°C9.5°C-6.2°C58 mm78%4.7 m/s2.8
20004.3°C1.7°C-0.9°C10.2°C-6.4°C53 mm83%4.5 m/s2.9
19995.0°C2.5°C-0.1°C10.7°C-7.9°C89 mm80%4.7 m/s2.7
19986.1°C3.7°C1.3°C9.9°C-5.2°C134 mm83%5 m/s2.6
19975.5°C2.9°C0.2°C14.1°C-5.7°C60 mm82%5 m/s2.9
19962.6°C0.1°C-2.5°C9.8°C-11.9°C57 mm83%5.2 m/s2.5
19952.6°C-0.2°C-3.0°C7.5°C-11.5°C73 mm80%5.3 m/s2.9
19940.6°C-2.1°C-4.8°C6.1°C-11.9°C91 mm86%5.1 m/s2.7
19931.7°C-1.4°C-4.4°C7.1°C-11.8°C79 mm80%5.8 m/s2.2
19924.2°C1.4°C-1.5°C8.6°C-8.1°C48 mm81%5 m/s2.3
19915.8°C3.0°C0.1°C12.3°C-8.3°C43 mm82%4.8 m/s2.6
19906.1°C3.0°C-0.1°C11.9°C-8.4°C50 mm83%5.2 m/s2.6
19893.2°C0.9°C-1.5°C11.3°C-7.8°C80 mm78%4.9 m/s2.2
19883.4°C1.0°C-1.5°C10.2°C-9.7°C104 mm79%5.3 m/s3.1
19872.2°C-0.9°C-4.0°C5.2°C-12.5°C31 mm82%5.1 m/s3.3
19861.8°C-0.4°C-2.6°C7.4°C-6.8°C85 mm84%4.7 m/s2.4
19853.1°C0.5°C-2.1°C11.0°C-9.9°C62 mm83%5.1 m/s2.8
19845.4°C2.9°C0.3°C10.2°C-7.2°C117 mm88%4.6 m/s2.1
19833.7°C1.0°C-1.7°C10.7°C-8.8°C86 mm83%5.1 m/s—
19823.1°C0.5°C-2.1°C8.8°C-7.2°C68 mm81%5 m/s—
19815.3°C2.4°C-0.5°C11.8°C-10.1°C135 mm83%5.3 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Brooklyn February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brooklyn in February?▼

The average high in February is around 4°C with lows near -1.3°C (mean 1.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brooklyn in February?▼

February averages 86 mm of rainfall in Brooklyn, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 231 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest February on record in Brooklyn?▼

The hottest February reached 14.3°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to -14.4°C in 2015.

Has February in Brooklyn gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.1°C to 4.8°C and overnight lows from -1.2°C to -0.3°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Brooklyn?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Brooklyn and one of the drier months, so plan for around 4°C daytime highs and -1.3°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Brooklyn?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Brooklyn, averaging 1.4°C.

What should I pack for Brooklyn in February?▼

For February in Brooklyn, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 4°C and lows of -1.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Brooklyn humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Brooklyn in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 5 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 5.9 m/s (2007).

Which February had the most rainfall in Brooklyn?▼

The wettest February on record was 2018 with 231 mm. On average, February sees 86 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Brooklyn behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.