February weather forecast
Essex, MA

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Essex, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

In the transition from January to February, Essex reports an average high-temperature of a still wintry 36°F (2.2°C), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. The average nighttime temperature in Essex, Massachusetts, lowers to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) throughout February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

Rainfall

In Essex, during February, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Essex, in February, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Essex, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Essex.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Essex are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in February transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Essex?

In February, in Essex, the average high-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Essex?

In Essex, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in February is 76%.

How much does it rain in Essex in February?

In February, in Essex, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout February, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February in Essex?

In Essex, during February, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Essex have in February?

In Essex, the average day length in February is 10h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Essex?

On the first day of February in Essex, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Essex?

The months with the least sunshine in Essex are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Essex have in February?

In Essex, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Essex?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February in Essex?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Essex is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Essex, MA

Average temperature in February - Essex, MA
  • Average high temperature in February: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in February
Essex, MA

Average pressure in February - Essex, MA
  • Average pressure in February: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Essex, MA

Average wind speed in February - Essex, MA
  • Average wind speed in February: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in February
Essex, MA

Average humidity in February - Essex, MA
  • Average humidity in February: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in February
Essex, MA

Average rainfall in February - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in February
Essex, MA

Average rainfall days in February - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Essex, MA

Average snowfall in February - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Essex, MA

Average snowfall days in February - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Essex, MA

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Essex, MA
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Essex, MA

Average sunshine days in February - Essex, MA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

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Average UV index in February
Essex, MA

Average UV index in February - Essex, MA
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in February
Essex, MA

Average cloud cover in February - Essex, MA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in February
Essex, MA

Average visibility in February - Essex, MA
  • 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).

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