New York City in February
Find out everything about the water temperature in New York City in February. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in February for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in February
Minimum:
35.0 °F
Average:
38.9 °F
Maximum:
43.8 °F
Sea water temperature in New York City in February
In the city of New York City, the month of February is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 35.0°F on February 20, 2015, with an average temperature being 38.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 43.8°F on February 21, 2023.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | 38.9°F | 39.8°F | 41.2°F |
| Feb 2 | 38.9°F | 39.5°F | 40.9°F |
| Feb 3 | 39.0°F | 39.7°F | 40.9°F |
| Feb 4 | 39.1°F | 39.5°F | 40.4°F |
| Feb 5 | 38.9°F | 39.3°F | 40.2°F |
| Feb 6 | 38.9°F | 39.8°F | 39.9°F |
| Feb 7 | 38.4°F | 38.0°F | 40.1°F |
| Feb 8 | 38.2°F | 38.5°F | 38.8°F |
| Feb 9 | 38.9°F | 39.5°F | 42.0°F |
| Feb 10 | 38.7°F | 42.0°F | 39.1°F |
| Feb 11 | 38.9°F | 41.9°F | 42.6°F |
| Feb 12 | 38.9°F | 41.7°F | 41.1°F |
| Feb 13 | 38.9°F | 41.5°F | 40.8°F |
| Feb 14 | 38.8°F | 41.4°F | 41.5°F |
| Feb 15 | 38.8°F | 41.2°F | 42.2°F |
| Feb 16 | 38.8°F | 40.1°F | 43.7°F |
| Feb 17 | 38.8°F | 39.8°F | 42.8°F |
| Feb 18 | 38.5°F | 39.3°F | 42.8°F |
| Feb 19 | 38.7°F | 40.2°F | 43.2°F |
| Feb 20 | 38.7°F | 39.0°F | 43.6°F |
| Feb 21 | 38.9°F | 38.3°F | 43.8°F |
| Feb 22 | 38.8°F | 38.0°F | 42.3°F |
| Feb 23 | 38.8°F | 37.5°F | 41.8°F |
| Feb 24 | 38.8°F | 37.6°F | 41.6°F |
| Feb 25 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F | 43.1°F |
| Feb 26 | 39.1°F | 37.9°F | 42.7°F |
| Feb 27 | 39.0°F | 38.6°F | 40.9°F |
| Feb 28 | 39.2°F | 40.4°F | 39.6°F |
| Feb 29 | 40.5°F | 40.3°F |
In New York City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 60 swimming days.
The warmest water in New York City was recorded on July 21, 2020, reaching a 79.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 35.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.3°F in Winter, 48.3°F in Spring, 71.7°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.
February's temperature is a dip compared to warmer January at 41.2°F and March at 41.0°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City |
48.8°F
|
4mi |
| Manhattan |
49.2°F
|
5mi |
| Brooklyn |
49.5°F
|
5mi |
| Queens |
51.4°F
|
9mi |
| Coney Island |
49.0°F
|
9mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from New York City