Weather on February 29
Rochester, NY
55 Years of Data
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
18°F
Warmest
1976
44°F avg
Coldest
1980
4°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Rochester, NY typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 34°F and lows near 18°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1976 (44°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (4°F) — a 40°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 71% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 64% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.6").
Planning for February 29th in Rochester, 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.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29° | 21° | 25° | 0.05" | 0.8" |
| 2020 | 23° | 13° | 18° | 0.15" | 1.2" |
| 2016 | 57° | 24° | 41° | 0.05" | — |
| 2012 | 38° | 29° | 33° | 0.43" | 0.5" |
| 2008 | 32° | 0° | 16° | 0.13" | 1.2" |
| 2004 | 52° | 24° | 38° | — | — |
| 2000 | 47° | 26° | 36° | — | — |
| 1996 | 20° | 11° | 15° | 0.03" | 0.4" |
| 1992 | 18° | 7° | 12° | 0.13" | 0.6" |
| 1988 | 36° | 20° | 28° | — | 0.1" |
| 1984 | 20° | 13° | 16° | 0.51" | 4.6" |
| 1980coldest | 8° | -1° | 4° | 0.08" | 1.1" |
| 1976warmest | 59° | 29° | 44° | 0.2" | — |
| 1972 | 40° | 34° | 37° | — | — |
14 years of data from ROCHESTER GTR INTL