February weather forecastManchester, NH
February
Weather in February
Even with the plunge past the midpoint of winter, February's weather in the city doesn't show dramatic shifts from January's. The mercury just inches upward, although the snow continues to diminish, reaching as low as 2.32" (59mm). Despite this decrease in overall precipitation, relative humidity stays steady, making for a damp cold that can often feel more biting than the thermometer suggests. The arrival of more sunshine hours compared to the earlier month imbues a sense of anticipation of spring which is just a few weeks away.Temperature
February's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) from January's 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Manchester's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) during the nights of February.Humidity
The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout February, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Manchester, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Manchester, in February, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Manchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.1 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Manchester, NH
- Average high temperature in February: 33.3°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 (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in February
Manchester, NH
- 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
Manchester, NH
- Average wind speed in February: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in February
Manchester, NH
- Average humidity in February: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Manchester, NH
- Average rainfall in February: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in February
Manchester, NH
- Average rainfall days in February: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in February
Manchester, NH
- Average snowfall in February: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Manchester, NH
- Average snowfall days in February: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Manchester, NH
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in February
Manchester, NH
- Average sunshine days in February: 18.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.7 days).
Average UV index in February
Manchester, NH
- 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
Manchester, NH
- 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 33).
Average visibility in February
Manchester, NH
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
