Weather on February 29
Albany, NY
55 Years of Data
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
18°F
Warmest
2016
42°F avg
Coldest
1980
6°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Albany, NY typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 37°F and lows near 18°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 2016 (42°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (6°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 36% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 29% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4").
Planning for February 29th in Albany, NY? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31° | 22° | 27° | — | — |
| 2020 | 30° | 19° | 25° | — | 0.1" |
| 2016warmest | 51° | 32° | 42° | 0.1" | — |
| 2012 | 32° | 29° | 30° | 1.09" | 4" |
| 2008 | 26° | -2° | 12° | 0.15" | 0.8" |
| 2004 | 50° | 25° | 37° | — | — |
| 2000 | 51° | 29° | 40° | — | — |
| 1996 | 27° | 16° | 21° | — | — |
| 1992 | 37° | 8° | 23° | — | — |
| 1988 | 37° | 17° | 27° | — | — |
| 1984 | 37° | 18° | 27° | 0.18" | 0.6" |
| 1980coldest | 12° | 0° | 6° | — | — |
| 1976 | 54° | 17° | 35° | 0.05" | — |
| 1972 | 42° | 27° | 34° | — | — |
14 years of data from ALBANY INTL AP