February weather forecastProvincetown, MA
February
Weather in February
February continues the winter trend established in January with cold temperatures, though there's a slight improvement with temperatures reaching up to 37.9°F (3.3°C). The frequency of rainfall and snowfall remains constant as in January with moderate amounts falling through the month. Wind conditions stay at ease as in January, ensuring the cold doesn’t come with harsh winds. The sea temperature remains near its annual low this month, making swimming a chilling prospect. A less cloudy environment than in January allows slightly longer exposure to daylight.Temperature
February's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still icy 37.9°F (3.3°C), hardly different from the previous month. During February, Provincetown's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Provincetown, in February, during 8.6 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.1 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 39°F (3.9°C), are months with the coldest seawater.Note: Within the context of swimming, this state is extremely cold, dangerous, and can result in death. Hypothermia happens quickly in the absence of protective insulated waterproof clothing.
Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 4.6h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in February leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average high temperature in February: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in February
Provincetown, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average wind speed in February: 17.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9mph).
Average humidity in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average humidity in February: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average rainfall in February: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average rainfall days in February: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average snowfall in February: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average snowfall days in February: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average sea temperature in February: 39.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Provincetown, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average sunshine days in February: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).
Average UV index in February
Provincetown, MA
- Average UV index in February: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Provincetown, MA
- Average cloud cover in February: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in February
Provincetown, 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).
