February weather forecastDorchester, NJ
February
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Dorchester, is another cold month, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Temperature
With the onset of February, the average high-temperature registers at a still wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C), subtly different from January's 39°F (3.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is recorded during February.Humidity
In Dorchester, the average relative humidity in February is 76%.Rainfall
In Dorchester, in February, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dorchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dorchester, in February, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Dorchester, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 45min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Dorchester is February, with an average of 5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average high temperature in February: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average pressure in February: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average wind speed in February: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average humidity in February: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average rainfall in February: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average rainfall days in February: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average snowfall in February: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average snowfall days in February: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average sunshine days in February: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Dorchester, NJ
- Average cloud cover in February: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in February
Dorchester, NJ
- 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).
