February weather forecastDurham, NC
February
Weather in February
February in Durham is slightly warmer than January, yet still remains on the cooler side. The temperature slightly escalates, the average rainfall inches is equivalent to January's, and snowfall is reduced to about 1.54" (39mm). With up to just a little over half of the days being sunny and approximately 10.9 hours of daylight, Durham endures a relatively overcast climate throughout the month. Adding to the chill, wind speeds intensify, making February's climate slightly more harsh compared to the opening month of the year.Temperature
The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C), not significantly different from the 47.7°F (8.7°C) of January. Throughout February, a steady low-temperature average of 34.9°F (1.6°C) is noted.Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout February, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Durham, in February, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 54min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 5.7h.UV index
In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In February, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Durham, NC
- Average high temperature in February: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 34.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in February
Durham, NC
- Average pressure in February: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Durham, NC
- Average wind speed in February: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in February
Durham, NC
- Average humidity in February: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in February
Durham, NC
- Average rainfall in February: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in February
Durham, NC
- Average rainfall days in February: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in February
Durham, NC
- Average snowfall in February: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Durham, NC
- Average snowfall days in February: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Durham, NC
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in February
Durham, NC
- Average sunshine days in February: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).
Average UV index in February
Durham, NC
- Average UV index in February: 3
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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Durham, NC
- Average cloud cover in February: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in February
Durham, NC
- 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).
