Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
Weather in February
Temperature
The transition into February is marked with an average high-temperature of a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C), showing an insignificant shift from January's 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Amherst cools down to an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) throughout the month of February.Humidity
The most humid month in Amherst is February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Amherst, Massachusetts, during February, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Amherst, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Amherst. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 6.14" (156mm) of snow.Daylight
In Amherst, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 35min.On the first day of February in Amherst, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In February, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Amherst in February?
What is the most humid month in Amherst?
What is the average humidity in February in Amherst?
How much does it rain in Amherst in February?
What is the snowiest month in Amherst?
How many days does it snow in February in Amherst?
What is the average length of the day in February in Amherst?
What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Amherst?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Amherst?
How long on average sun shines in February in Amherst?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Amherst?
What is the UV index reading in February in Amherst?
Average temperature in February
Amherst, MA
- Average high temperature in February: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 18.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in February
Amherst, MA
- Average pressure in February: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Amherst, MA
- Average wind speed in February: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in February
Amherst, MA
- Average humidity in February: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Amherst, MA
- Average rainfall in February: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in February
Amherst, MA
- Average rainfall days in February: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in February
Amherst, MA
- Average snowfall in February: 6.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Amherst, MA
- Average snowfall days in February: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Amherst, MA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
Amherst, MA
- Average sunshine days in February: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.6 days).
Average UV index in February
Amherst, MA
- 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Amherst, MA
- Average cloud cover in February: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in February
Amherst, MA
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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