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Peekskill Weather in February

Peekskill in February

The short of it: Peekskill in February averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -5 °C (22 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 41° · low 22° · rain 2.8 in. · daylight 10 h 34 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

February in Peekskill brings afternoons near 41° and nights around 22°, with about 2.8 in. of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 41°, nights near 22°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.8 in. of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 34 min in mid-February, 63 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Peekskill runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Greenburgh, 18 mi to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Peekskill, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus March
8° colder
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 34 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GreenburghNew York18 mi SSE41°23°2.9 in.
North StamfordConnecticut22 mi ESE40°22°3.2 in.
YonkersNew York25 mi S42°25°2.8 in.
DanburyConnecticut25 mi ENE40°21°3.2 in.
StamfordConnecticut26 mi SE42°24°3.1 in.
Mount VernonNew York26 mi S42°25°2.9 in.
New RochelleNew York27 mi SSE41°25°2.9 in.
Kings BridgeNew York28 mi S42°25°2.9 in.

The Almanac · Peekskill Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 41°, nights near 22°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.8 in. of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Peekskill by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January38°21°3.5 in.8 mph9 h 30 min✦
February41°22°2.8 in.8 mph10 h 34 min✦
March49°29°4.0 in.8 mph11 h 49 min✦
April61°39°3.8 in.8 mph13 h 16 min✦✦✦
May72°49°3.9 in.7 mph14 h 29 min✦✦✦
June81°58°4.3 in.6 mph15 h 8 min✦✦✦
July86°64°4.3 in.6 mph14 h 52 min✦✦
August84°62°3.8 in.5 mph13 h 49 min✦✦✦
September77°55°4.6 in.6 mph12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October65°44°4.4 in.6 mph11 h 1 min✦✦✦
November54°35°3.6 in.7 mph9 h 48 min✦✦
December43°27°3.9 in.7 mph9 h 12 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Peekskill in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Peekskill in February?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -5 °C (22 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 41°, nights near 22°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.8 in. of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Peekskill?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Peekskill in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 12 min in December to 15 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Peekskill in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Peekskill in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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