February weather forecastDerby, NY

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Derby, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into February, Derby records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C), almost identical to January's 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) during February.

Humidity

The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Derby, in February, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Derby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Derby, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

In Derby, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in February, in Derby, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

With an average relative humidity of 87%, February is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in February in Derby, New York, is 87%.

In Derby, in February, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

In Derby, in February, during 13.8 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In February, the average day length is 10h and 34min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST.

In Derby, the average sunshine duration in February is 2.7h.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Derby, NY

  • Average high temperature in February: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in February
Derby, NY

  • Average pressure in February: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Derby, NY

  • Average wind speed in February: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

Average humidity in February
Derby, NY

  • Average humidity in February: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).

Average rainfall in February
Derby, NY

  • Average rainfall in February: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in February
Derby, NY

  • Average rainfall days in February: 7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in February
Derby, NY

  • Average snowfall in February: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Derby, NY

  • Average snowfall days in February: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Derby, NY

  • 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: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Derby, NY

  • Average sunshine days in February: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Derby, NY

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Derby, NY

  • Average cloud cover in February: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in February
Derby, NY

  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).