Lockport Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Lockport

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
-0.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-7.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-3.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
52 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
87%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-12.4°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Lockport February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Lockport, with average highs near -0.1°C and lows around -7°C (mean -3.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 52 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

Lockport February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Lockport. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Lockport was 2024 — when the month averaged 0.4°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -12°C. Typical February days reach -0.1°C with nights near -7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-3.0°C→-2.8°C+0.2°C
Max Temp0.6°C→0.7°C+0.1°C
Min Temp-6.6°C→-6.3°C+0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-12.0°C–-8.7°C1 yr (2%)
-8.7°C–-5.5°C8 yr (18%)
-5.5°C–-2.2°C23 yr (51%)
-2.2°C–1.0°C13 yr (29%)

Lockport February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Lockport, averaging 52 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2008 with 107 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 13 mm.

Lockport February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Lockport during February averages 87%. The most humid February was 2015 at 95%, and the least humid was 1999 at 81%.

Lockport February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Lockport. The sunniest February was 2024 at 2.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2013, 2019 and 2025, among others at 1.9.

Lockport February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Lockport during February is 3 m/s. The windiest February was 2007 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1998 at 2.1 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Lockport

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

How February Ranks in Lockport

🥶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.

Explore Lockport Weather by Month

Lockport February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-3.9°C-3.5°C-3.6°C-3.7°C-2.8°C+1.1°C
Avg High-0.3°C0.1°C-0.2°C-0.3°C0.6°C+0.9°C
Avg Low-7.4°C-7.1°C-7.0°C-7.1°C-6.2°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain46 mm46 mm53 mm58 mm56 mm+10 mm

Extreme February Records in Lockport

🔥Warmest February17.9°C2017
🧊Coldest February-24.3°C2015
🌧️Wettest February107 mm2008
🏜️Driest February13 mm1987
🌬️Windiest February3.7 m/s2007

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Lockport have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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February has ranged from a record low of -24.3°C (2015) to a record high of 17.9°C (2017).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 52 mm, with a wettest year of 107 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Lockport?

A quieter season to visit Lockport

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Lockport. That said, February — with days averaging -0.1°C and nights around -7°C (mean -3.5°C) and moderate rainfall (52 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Lockport'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 →

Lockport Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Lockport, with average highs near -0.1°C and lows around -7°C (mean -3.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 52 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 52 mm of rainfall in Lockport, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 107 mm (2008), and the driest just 13 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 87% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.1 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 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 0.6°C to 0.7°C and overnight lows from -6.6°C to -6.3°C over the same span.
February Weather in Lockport, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-1.4°C-4.6°C-7.8°C5.5°C-14.7°C55 mm89%3.1 m/s1.9
2024 🔥3.9°C0.4°C-3.1°C13.9°C-8.7°C24 mm81%2.7 m/s2.5
20232.9°C-0.9°C-4.7°C14.0°C-14.7°C58 mm84%3.3 m/s2
20220.3°C-3.9°C-8.1°C10.8°C-16.0°C91 mm87%3.4 m/s2.4
2021-2.1°C-4.9°C-7.7°C5.8°C-12.9°C45 mm89%2.8 m/s2.2
20200.0°C-2.8°C-5.6°C8.0°C-16.8°C62 mm87%3 m/s2
20191.1°C-2.8°C-6.7°C12.5°C-17.1°C60 mm86%3.4 m/s1.9
20182.8°C-0.7°C-4.2°C15.1°C-11.5°C72 mm87%2.9 m/s2
20174.0°C0.3°C-3.5°C17.9°C-10.0°C60 mm86%3.1 m/s2.2
20161.6°C-2.3°C-6.3°C11.6°C-19.2°C80 mm85%3.1 m/s2.2
2015 ❄️-7.8°C-12.0°C-16.2°C0.2°C-24.3°C44 mm95%2.9 m/s2.3
2014-4.5°C-7.8°C-11.2°C3.8°C-22.2°C63 mm89%2.8 m/s2.2
2013-0.7°C-3.5°C-6.2°C6.8°C-13.1°C62 mm85%3 m/s1.9
20122.5°C-0.3°C-3.1°C6.9°C-8.9°C34 mm85%2.8 m/s2
2011-0.4°C-4.0°C-7.7°C11.1°C-15.0°C68 mm88%3.4 m/s1.9
2010-1.2°C-3.6°C-6.0°C1.7°C-10.5°C39 mm89%2.6 m/s1.9
20091.1°C-2.3°C-5.6°C12.1°C-13.6°C50 mm86%3.1 m/s2.3
2008 🌧️-1.0°C-4.6°C-8.2°C6.3°C-14.7°C107 mm91%3 m/s2
2007-4.4°C-7.1°C-9.7°C2.3°C-15.2°C52 mm92%3.7 m/s2.3
20060.3°C-2.6°C-5.5°C11.5°C-11.6°C52 mm84%3.5 m/s2.2
20050.1°C-3.1°C-6.2°C7.9°C-12.0°C57 mm89%2.4 m/s2.2
2004-0.4°C-4.2°C-8.1°C8.2°C-16.3°C26 mm90%2.7 m/s2.2
2003-3.1°C-6.6°C-10.0°C4.4°C-17.8°C55 mm88%3 m/s2.1
20023.0°C-0.9°C-4.8°C11.8°C-12.2°C40 mm82%3.3 m/s2.3
20010.8°C-2.7°C-6.1°C12.3°C-11.4°C50 mm83%3 m/s2.1
20001.8°C-1.8°C-5.4°C16.9°C-14.9°C46 mm88%2.9 m/s2.1
19992.6°C-1.2°C-5.0°C11.9°C-13.8°C24 mm81%2.6 m/s2.4
19983.4°C-0.1°C-3.6°C11.7°C-11.2°C45 mm87%2.1 m/s2.3
19971.8°C-2.3°C-6.5°C15.4°C-15.9°C67 mm86%3.1 m/s2.2
1996-1.1°C-4.5°C-7.9°C8.2°C-15.3°C38 mm85%3.1 m/s1.9
1995-2.3°C-6.0°C-9.7°C5.7°C-17.2°C41 mm87%3.2 m/s1.9
1994-2.9°C-6.3°C-9.7°C12.1°C-16.7°C34 mm87%3.2 m/s2.4
1993-3.2°C-6.8°C-10.4°C3.3°C-17.9°C43 mm89%2.9 m/s2.2
19920.7°C-2.8°C-6.4°C7.3°C-15.6°C37 mm86%2.7 m/s2.1
19911.3°C-1.9°C-5.1°C9.8°C-14.7°C33 mm86%3.1 m/s2.3
19900.9°C-2.9°C-6.7°C9.8°C-15.1°C101 mm86%3 m/s2.1
1989-2.5°C-5.5°C-8.5°C8.3°C-14.0°C35 mm82%2.9 m/s2.2
1988-1.2°C-5.1°C-9.0°C9.0°C-15.2°C57 mm84%3.5 m/s2.1
1987-0.7°C-4.7°C-8.6°C5.3°C-18.5°C13 mm85%2.4 m/s2.3
1986-1.6°C-4.6°C-7.6°C7.9°C-12.8°C53 mm89%2.4 m/s1.9
1985-2.0°C-5.6°C-9.1°C14.1°C-16.6°C58 mm93%3.1 m/s2.2
19842.9°C-0.7°C-4.3°C12.4°C-15.9°C62 mm90%2.7 m/s2.1
19831.7°C-2.0°C-5.8°C12.1°C-15.7°C28 mm85%2.2 m/s—
1982-2.4°C-5.7°C-8.9°C4.3°C-15.2°C34 mm91%2.8 m/s—
19812.8°C-1.2°C-5.1°C14.0°C-15.5°C76 mm88%3.2 m/s—

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

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Lockport February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lockport in February?▼

The average high in February is around -0.1°C with lows near -7°C (mean -3.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Lockport in February?▼

February averages 52 mm of rainfall in Lockport, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 107 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest February on record in Lockport?▼

The hottest February reached 17.9°C in 2017. The coldest dipped to -24.3°C in 2015.

Has February in Lockport 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 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 0.6°C to 0.7°C and overnight lows from -6.6°C to -6.3°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Lockport?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Lockport and one of the drier months, so plan for around -0.1°C daytime highs and -7°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Lockport?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Lockport, averaging -3.5°C.

What should I pack for Lockport in February?▼

For February in Lockport, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -0.1°C and lows of -7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Lockport humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 87% — quite humid.

How windy is Lockport in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.7 m/s (2007).

Which February had the most rainfall in Lockport?▼

The wettest February on record was 2008 with 107 mm. On average, February sees 52 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 Lockport 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.