AccuWeather.com meteorologists took a look at historical weather data for nearby Newark, N.J., over the past 44 years to determine possible playing conditions for the game.

While the exact date of the game has not been determined, no Super Bowl has ever taken place after Feb. 7, which sets a projected date of Feb. 2.

February weather conditions in the the Tri-State Area can vary tremendously, from warm weather to blizzards with extreme cold.

Snow on the East Coast in February is always a concern. However, over the past 44 years on Feb. 2, only 4 percent of the days had snowfall, with 1985 recording the highest amount of 3 inches.

Fourteen percent of the days had rainfall, with the highest amount of 0.89 of an inch recorded in 1999.

Although precipitation may not be a concern, wind may be a factor at game time. Of the past 44 years, 54 percent of the days were windy, or having a sustained wind speed of at least 15 mph. Wind speeds exceeding 20 mph could affect the passing game of either team.

As for temperature, the warmest high was 57 degrees in 1988 and 1973, while the coldest high was 16 degrees in 1971.

AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said the normal game time conditions would see a temperature in the 30s at kickoff with winds 10-20 mph, but it will be unlikely for the actual conditions to match the normal.

"You're playing averages," he said. "Only 20 percent of the years recorded a high temperature within 2 degrees of the average high of 41 degrees. Climate is a product of extremes."

The East Rutherford, N.J., stadium will be the new home to the New York Giants and New York Jets. The shared venue is set to open this upcoming season.

Traditional selection rules state that host cities must have a minimum average temperature of 50 degrees for the time of year or have a domed stadium. For this bid, this rule was waived, raising concerns about holding the contest where the players will be exposed to the winter elements.

Extreme weather in playoff games

Unlike the Super Bowl, which is selected years in advance, playoff game locations are determined by the teams playing.

This has led to some brutal playing conditions in northern cities.

1967's NFL Championship game, known as the "Ice Bowl," was the coldest game in NFL history. The contest, played between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field, recorded a game-time temperature of -13 F.

Not to be outdone, the infamous "Freezer Bowl" took place on Jan. 10, 1982, in Cincinnati, Ohio. This AFC Championship Game between the Bengals and the San Diego Chargers recorded the coldest wind chill temperature in NFL history, which stood at -37 F due to the 27-mph sustained winds.

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