February weather forecastNewark, NJ
February
Weather in February
As February arrives, Newark, New Jersey, USA, continues to experience winter conditions. However subtle, incremental changes in the weather patterns can be noted when compared to January. The daylight period lengthens towards a 10.7 hours average, highlighting the advance towards the spring season. Despite the cold temperatures, the frequency of rainfall escalates with 9.7 days of rainfall on an average. Indicative of a slightly more turbulent ambiance, gusts of wind are known to reach a maximum speed of 14.4mph (23.2km/h).Temperature
The arrival of February brings an average high-temperature of a still icy 39.2°F (4°C), subtly diverging from January's 36.3°F (2.4°C). During February, an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is observed.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Newark, in February, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Newark, during February, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.9 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Newark.Note: In the realm of swimming, this state is extremely cold, treacherous, and life-threatening. Without properly insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia develops almost immediately.
Daylight
The average length of the day in February 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, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
February has the least sunshine of the year, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in February transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in February
Newark, NJ
- Average high temperature in February: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in February
Newark, NJ
- Average pressure in February: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Newark, 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 (6.3mph).
Average humidity in February
Newark, NJ
- Average humidity in February: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Newark, NJ
- Average rainfall in February: 2.17"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in February
Newark, NJ
- Average rainfall days in February: 9.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in February
Newark, NJ
- Average snowfall in February: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Newark, NJ
- Average snowfall days in February: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Newark, 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
Newark, 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
Newark, NJ
- Average sunshine days in February: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in February
Newark, 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
Newark, 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
Newark, 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).
