February weather forecastEmerald Isle, NC
February
Weather in February
Barrelling into February, the weather similar to January, carries the winter's edge, albeit with slight improvements in the temperature readings. Emerging from an average of 41.2°F (5.1°C) in January, the low temperatures notch up to 43.3°F (6.3°C). Despite the cold atmosphere, bright sunshine adorns the Emerald Isle for nearly six hours per day. Noticeably, the sea water also showcases its coolest phase. On the brighter side, February accounts for a slightly reduced number of rainy days, a drop from approx 9.4 to 8.8 days.Temperature
Emerald Isle experiences a transition to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of February, not greatly differing from January's 53.1°F (11.7°C). Throughout the month of February, Emerald Isle expects an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Emerald Isle, in February, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March. In Emerald Isle, during February, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average ocean temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water of 61.3°F (16.3°C). Breathing control becomes harder as the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of February, in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
In February, the average sunshine is 5.8h.UV index
In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. 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
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average high temperature in February: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.2°F).
Average pressure in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average pressure in February: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average wind speed in February: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average humidity in February: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average rainfall in February: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average rainfall days in February: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average snowfall in February: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average snowfall days in February: 0.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February and December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average sea temperature in February: 61.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average sunshine days in February: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average UV index in February: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in February
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average cloud cover in February: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in February
Emerald Isle, 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).
