February weather forecastCos Cob, CT

February

Weather in February

As the year progresses, February marks a slight shift in the weather in Cos Cob. The temperatures are a bit milder compared to January. Notable is that despite having 10.7 daylight hours, the abundance of cloud cover keeps February comparatively chilly with a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The possibility of snow persists, adding to the winter wonderland atmosphere. To sum up, February in Cos Cob continues the winter feel with its cold temperatures and snowy conditions.

Temperature

February's advent in Cos Cob notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) from January. An average minimum temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is recorded during the month of February.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Cos Cob are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. February is the month with the most snowfall in Cos Cob. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average ocean temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C).
Note: In the course of swimming, this situation is life-threatening and fraught with risk. The severe cold of the water leads to immediate hyperventilation. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is critical to limit thermal injury.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Cos Cob is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of February in Cos Cob, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Cos Cob is February, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cos Cob are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

February temperatures in Cos Cob vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Cos Cob, Connecticut.

In February, the average relative humidity in Cos Cob, Connecticut, is 75%.

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of rain.

In Cos Cob, in February, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

February is the month with the most snowfall in Cos Cob. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

In Cos Cob, in February, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average ocean temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater.

In Cos Cob, Connecticut, the average seawater temperature in February is 39.4°F (4.1°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

In February, the average day length in Cos Cob, Connecticut, is 10h and 40min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cos Cob, Connecticut, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Cos Cob.

In February, the average sunshine duration in Cos Cob, Connecticut, is 4.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Cos Cob, Connecticut, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Cos Cob, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

35.8°F

38.3°F

45°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6mph

10.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

7.2

7.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.6

13.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

45%

48%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average high temperature in February: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

Average low temperature in February: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average wind speed in February: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average humidity in February: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average rainfall in February: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.4").

Average rainfall days in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average rainfall days in February: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average snowfall in February: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average snowfall days in February: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average sea temperature in February: 39.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (73.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.5°F).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average daylight in February: 10h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in February: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average sunshine days in February: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in February
Cos Cob, CT

Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).