February weather forecastWinthrop, MA

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Winthrop, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

As February unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still cold 36.5°F (2.5°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. In Winthrop, an average temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is noted during February nights.

Humidity

February is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Winthrop, during February, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Under swimming conditions, this represents an immediate threat to life. Control over breathing is lost instantaneously, complicating thought processes. A specialized swimsuit is indispensable to conserve thermal energy.

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 4:57 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Winthrop.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during February translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in February, in Winthrop, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

With an average relative humidity of 77%, February is the most humid month.

In Winthrop, the average relative humidity in February is 77%.

In Winthrop, in February, during 8.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

In Winthrop, during February, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

In Winthrop, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in February is 38.8°F (3.8°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

The average day length in February is 10h and 35min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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

In Winthrop, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

34.2°F

36.5°F

43.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.5mph

10.2mph

10mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

7.6

6.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.5

14.2

14.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Winthrop, MA

Average high temperature in February: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

Average low temperature in February: 23.5°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 (22.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Winthrop, 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
Winthrop, MA

Average wind speed in February: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in February
Winthrop, MA

Average humidity in February: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in February
Winthrop, MA

Average rainfall in February: 2.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, April and December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in February
Winthrop, MA

Average rainfall days in February: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Winthrop, MA

Average snowfall in February: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Winthrop, MA

Average snowfall days in February: 7.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Winthrop, MA

Average sea temperature in February: 38.9°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 (38.8°F).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Winthrop, 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 36min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Winthrop, MA

Average sunshine days in February: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in February
Winthrop, 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
Winthrop, MA

Average cloud cover in February: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in February
Winthrop, 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).