February weather forecast
Caribou, ME

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Weather in February

In February, Caribou experiences a very slight temperature increase compared to January. Snow remains a staple of this month's typical weather, with the city blanketed in just over a foot of snow. The winter chill in the air is often complemented by the widespread festivities of the Winter Carnival. February concludes the main phase of the snow season and Caribou’s residents line up seasonal winter activities to make the most of what winter has to offer.

Temperature

Caribou, Maine, starts February with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C), a minor shift from January's 19.4°F (-7°C). During February, the nighttime temperature in Caribou, Maine, averages of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are the most humid months in Caribou.

Rainfall

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Caribou are January through May, October through December. In Caribou, in February, during 21 snowfall days, 12.64" (321mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Caribou, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 104.9 days and aggregates up to 73.35" (1863mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Caribou is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of February, in Caribou, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Caribou.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Caribou, Maine, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in February translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Caribou?

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Caribou are 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Caribou?

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months in Caribou, Maine.

What is the average humidity in February in Caribou?

The average relative humidity in February in Caribou is 93%.

What is the driest month in Caribou?

February is the month with the least rainfall in Caribou, Maine. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in February in Caribou?

In Caribou, in February, during 4.3 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February in Caribou?

In Caribou, Maine, during February, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.64" (321mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February in Caribou?

The average day length in February is 10h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Caribou?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Caribou, Maine, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Caribou?

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Caribou.

How many hours of sunshine does Caribou have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Caribou, Maine, is 2.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Caribou?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Caribou.

What is the UV index intensity in February in Caribou?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Caribou, Maine, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Caribou, ME

Average temperature in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average high temperature in February: 21.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in February
Caribou, ME

Average pressure in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average pressure in February: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Caribou, ME

Average wind speed in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in February
Caribou, ME

Average humidity in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average humidity in February: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in February
Caribou, ME

Average rainfall in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in February
Caribou, ME

Average rainfall days in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Caribou, ME

Average snowfall in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average snowfall in February: 12.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Caribou, ME

Average snowfall days in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average snowfall days in February: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Caribou, ME

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Caribou, ME

Average sunshine days in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average sunshine days in February: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in February
Caribou, ME

Average UV index in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in February
Caribou, ME

Average cloud cover in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average cloud cover in February: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in February
Caribou, ME

Average visibility in February - Caribou, ME
  • Average visibility in February: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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