February weather forecastGainesville, NY

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Gainesville, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

February ushers in an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C), aligning closely with the preceding month. Throughout the month of February, Gainesville witnesses an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout February, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gainesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 10.87" (276mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gainesville, the average sunshine in February is 2.7h.

UV index

In Gainesville, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during February leads to these advisories:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Gainesville, in February, the average high-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Gainesville.

In February, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In February, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout February, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 10.87" (276mm) of snow.

In February, it is snowing for 19.8 days. Throughout February, 10.87" (276mm) of snow is accumulated.

In February, the average day length is 10h and 35min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

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

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average high temperature in February: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average pressure in February: 30.04"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
Gainesville, NY

  • Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average humidity in February: 87%

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

Average rainfall in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average rainfall in February: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average rainfall days in February: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average snowfall in February: 10.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average snowfall days in February: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Gainesville, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average sunshine days in February: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).

Average UV index in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Gainesville, 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 33).

Average visibility in February
Gainesville, NY

  • Average visibility in February: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).