February weather forecastHoulton, ME

February

Weather in February

While the mercury marginally inches up, February remains to be a cold month in Houlton. With maximal temperatures going up to 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and minimal readings dropping to 9°F (-12.8°C), a predominant winter feel persists. These cold conditions, coupled with frequent snowfall, convert the city into a winter wonderland. Despite the cold, some sunny days make an appearance, creating a beautiful contrast of sunshine on snow-covered landscapes. The anticipation of more daylight hours coming brings a hint of optimism.

Temperature

Houlton notes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in February, displaying minor variation from January. In Houlton, the average nighttime temperature during February is an extreme cold 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Houlton, in February, during 4.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Houlton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.4 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 13.07" (332mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Houlton is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year in Houlton, Maine, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in February, in Houlton, is 23.7°F (-4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9°F (-12.8°C).

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

The average relative humidity in February is 91%.

In Houlton, in February, during 4.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall in Houlton are January and February, with an average 13.07" (332mm) of accumulated snow.

In Houlton, in February, during 19.1 snowfall days, 13.07" (332mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Houlton, the average day length in February is 10h and 23min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

In February, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average high temperature in February: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average pressure in February: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average wind speed in February: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average humidity in February: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average rainfall in February: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").

Average rainfall days in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average snowfall in February: 13.07"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (13.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average snowfall days in February: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average sunshine days in February: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.7 days).

Average UV index in February
Houlton, 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
Houlton, ME

  • Average cloud cover in February: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in February
Houlton, ME

  • Average visibility in February: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).