February weather forecastJersey City, NJ
February
Weather in February
February follows suit with typical winter characteristics, although observing slight warming when compared with January. It is a month marked by predominance of cold temperatures and light snowfall, where temperature fluctuations between high and low remain fairly limited. Comforting hot beverages are a common sight, as locals weather through the peak winter conditions. Despite slightly increasing daylight hours, February in Jersey City often feels mercurial due to sporadic weather shifts.Temperature
Jersey City marks the start of February with an average high-temperature of a still cold 39.2°F (4°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from January's 36.5°F (2.5°C). During February, Jersey City experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Jersey City are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout February, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Jersey City, there are 163.4 rainfall days, and 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Jersey City, New Jersey, in February, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Jersey City, there are 22.9 snowfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
February is the month with the coldest seawater in Jersey City, with an average ocean temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).Note: In the sport of swimming, this scenario is extremely cold, treacherous, and fatal. If not protected by insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia ensues quickly.
Daylight
In February, the average length of the day in Jersey City is 10h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of February, in Jersey City, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Jersey City, New Jersey, is February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average high temperature in February: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average wind speed in February: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average humidity in February: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).
Average rainfall in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average rainfall in February: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average rainfall days in February: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).
Average snowfall in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average snowfall in February: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average snowfall days in February: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average sea temperature in February: 39.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in February
Jersey City, NJ
- Average sunshine days in February: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Jersey City, NJ
- 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
Jersey City, NJ
- Average cloud cover in February: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in February
Jersey City, 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).
