Monthly Climate Summary

February 2015 Summary

Mostly Cloudy 73°F

This monthly climate summary highlights temperature and precipitation trends, degree day totals, climate activity summaries, wind statistics, all-time monthly records, and the broader climate context. Use filters below to select a month and year, or view the latest summary directly.

Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.

Monthly Climate Summary

Observed averages, totals, and departures from normal

Average Temperature

14.9°F

Normal: 26.8°F   
Departure: -11.9°F

Total Precipitation

1.40 in

Normal: 2.28 in   
Departure: -0.88 in

Total Snowfall

28.5 in

Normal: 13.7 in   
Departure: +14.8 in

Warmest Day

37°F

February 22nd

Coldest Day

-8°F

February 24th

Wettest Day

0.73 in

February 2nd

Snowiest Day

12.2 in

February 2nd

Temperature and Precipitation Summary

Temperature and Precipitation Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Snow Shower 30°F 11°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Snow 16°F 2°F 0.73 in 12.2 in
3rd Partly Cloudy 24°F -6°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Light Snow 31°F 6°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
5th Snow Shower 31°F 1°F 0.01 in 1.0 in
6th Partly Cloudy 25°F -6°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Snow Shower 29°F 16°F 0.04 in 0.5 in
8th Snow 25°F 16°F 0.23 in 3.0 in
9th Snow 28°F 18°F 0.27 in 5.5 in
10th Mostly Cloudy 32°F 18°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Partly Cloudy 29°F 8°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Snow Shower 35°F 10°F 0.01 in 0.1 in
13th Sunny 12°F -3°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Snow 24°F 2°F 0.01 in 1.0 in
15th Snow 19°F -3°F 0.05 in 3.5 in
16th Sunny 13°F -6°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Partly Cloudy 24°F 3°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Snow Shower 31°F -5°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Snow Shower 24°F 5°F 0.00 in 0.2 in
20th Mostly Sunny 15°F -3°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Snow 26°F -6°F 0.04 in 1.5 in
22nd Mostly Cloudy 37°F 26°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Partly Cloudy 27°F -1°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Mostly Cloudy 20°F -8°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th Sunny 33°F 9°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th Snow Flurries 22°F 13°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Sunny 24°F 2°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Sunny 28°F 2°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
Legend and Icon Key
Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Light Rain Rain Shower Drizzle Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Sct. Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

1,402.5

Normal: 1,069.0   
Departure: +333.5

Cooling Degree Days

0.0

Normal: 0.0   
Departure: +0.0

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

0

Days Above Freezing

3

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

25

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

28

Days with Precipitation

10

Days with
Snowfall

10

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

2.2 mph

Peak Wind Gust

33 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

NW

February All-time Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for February

Warmest Day

74°F

February 24th, 2017

Coldest Day

-22°F

February 15th, 1943

Wettest Day

1.82 in

February 7th, 1941

Snowiest Day

23.5 in

February 14th, 1914

Climate Context

How this month compares to typical conditions

Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie, NY.