February weather forecastNewton, MA
February
Weather in February
The Newton climate slightly loosens its icy grip in February, with a subtle increase in temperature. Climbing from the averages of January, lows now stand at 23°F (-5°C) and highs rise to 36.3°F (2.4°C). The area receives a tiny additional measure of sunshine, as daylight extends to nearly half of the waking day. Winds remain almost constant across February, not adding much to the chill factor. The rest of the winter season trudges forward in a comparable manner, echoing the preceding month in more ways than not.Temperature
February's onset records an average high-temperature of a still icy 36.3°F (2.4°C), a near match to January's 33.6°F (0.9°C). Newton anticipates an average minimum temperature of 23°F (-5°C) in the month of February.Humidity
The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Newton, in February, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.9 rainfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Newton are January through May, November and December. In Newton, in February, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.8 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Newton, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.7h 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 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in February leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Newton, MA
- Average high temperature in February: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in February
Newton, MA
- Average pressure in February: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Newton, MA
- Average wind speed in February: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in February
Newton, MA
- Average humidity in February: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in February
Newton, MA
- Average rainfall in February: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").
Average rainfall days in February
Newton, MA
- Average rainfall days in February: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in February
Newton, MA
- Average snowfall in February: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Newton, MA
- Average snowfall days in February: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Newton, MA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
Newton, MA
- Average sunshine days in February: 20.2 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).
Average UV index in February
Newton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Newton, 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 32).
Average visibility in February
Newton, 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).
