Buffalo · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 33°F, low 20°F. Layering becomes the workout. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
33° / 20°F
Humidity
73%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
16 mph
What February feels like in Buffalo
Sunrise
08:12
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:46
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Buffalo in February
The kit for February in Buffalo: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+1° avg high
-2 rain days
Buffalo in January →
February
33°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-8° avg high
0 rain days
Buffalo in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Buffalo in February?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Buffalo in February?+
Average high 33°F, average low 20°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Buffalo?+
Compared to January (avg high 32°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 41°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Buffalo in February?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in February, on average.