Monthly Climate Summary

February 2023 Summary

Light Snow 34°F

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

30.7°F

Normal: 26.8°F
Departure: + 3.9°F

Total Precipitation

1.84 in

Normal: 2.28 in
Departure: -0.44 in

Total Snowfall

9.9 in

Normal: 13.7 in
Departure: -3.8 in

Warmest Day

62°F

February 15th

Coldest Day

-14°F

February 4th

Wettest Day

0.68 in

February 23rd

Snowiest Day

3.5 in

February 22nd

February 2023 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Mostly Sunny 30°F 8°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Mostly Cloudy 38°F 15°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Mostly Sunny 31°F -11°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Partly Cloudy 14°F -14°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th Mostly Cloudy 41°F 14°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Mostly Cloudy 39°F 21°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Wintry Mix 38°F 12°F 0.05 in 0.0 in
8th Partly Cloudy 45°F 27°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Rain 42°F 24°F 0.15 in 0.0 in
10th Rain Shower 49°F 34°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Partly Cloudy 39°F 22°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Mostly Cloudy 48°F 21°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Mostly Sunny 53°F 24°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Sunny 49°F 30°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th Partly Cloudy 62°F 30°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
16th Rain 51°F 38°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Thunderstorm 52°F 23°F 0.09 in 0.0 in
18th Sunny 40°F 19°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Mostly Cloudy 46°F 23°F 0.00 in 0.8 in
20th Partly Cloudy 56°F 34°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Rain 49°F 26°F 0.17 in 0.0 in
22nd Snow 37°F 26°F 0.31 in 3.5 in
23rd Snow 34°F 23°F 0.68 in 0.3 in
24th Mostly Cloudy 35°F 19°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th Snow 23°F 12°F 0.08 in 1.8 in
26th Snow Shower 39°F 16°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Snow 37°F 24°F 0.20 in 2.0 in
28th Light Snow 35°F 28°F 0.11 in 1.5 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 Snow Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

960.0

Normal: 1,069.0
Departure: -109.0

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

24

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

4

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

25

Days with Precipitation

9

Days with
Snowfall

6

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

2 mph

Peak Wind Gust

35 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

N

All-time Monthly Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for this month

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.