February weather forecastCaribou, ME

February

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

The arrival of February sees an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C), hardly diverging from January's 19.4°F (-7°C). February's nights observe an average temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, 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.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During February, Caribou experiences an average high-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

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

The average relative humidity in February is 93%.

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

In Caribou, during February, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

In Caribou, in February, during 21 snowfall days, 12.64" (321mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine in Caribou, Maine, is February, with an average of 2.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in February is 2.1h.

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

In Caribou, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 18min

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 6min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).