February weather forecastSouthport, NC

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Southport, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45°F (7.2°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

Southport's February average high-temperature settles at a still mild 57.7°F (14.3°C), showing a near match with the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) is witnessed in Southport throughout February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Southport is 74%.

Rainfall

In Southport, in February, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Southport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.2 days and collects up to 43.94" (1116mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Southport, the average seawater temperature in February is 56.1°F (13.4°C).
Note: Swimming in 56.1°F (13.4°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Southport, North Carolina, is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of February in Southport, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in February translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Southport, 57.7°F (14.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 45°F (7.2°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

In Southport, the average relative humidity in February is 74%.

In Southport, in February, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

February is the month with the most snowfall in Southport. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

February is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in February, Southport aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

In February, the average ocean temperature in Southport, North Carolina, is 56.1°F (13.4°C). Swimming in 56.1°F (13.4°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In February, the average day length in Southport, North Carolina, is 10h and 59min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in February in Southport, North Carolina, is 5.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

55.4°F

57.7°F

62.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11mph

11.4mph

11.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.4

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Southport, NC

Average high temperature in February: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

Average low temperature in February: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Southport, NC

Average pressure in February: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Southport, NC

Average wind speed in February: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Southport, NC

Average humidity in February: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

Average rainfall in February
Southport, NC

Average rainfall in February: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in February
Southport, NC

Average rainfall days in February: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Southport, NC

Average snowfall in February: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Southport, NC

Average snowfall days in February: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Southport, NC

Average sea temperature in February: 56.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (56°F).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Southport, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Southport, NC

Average sunshine days in February: 15 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Southport, NC

Average UV index in February: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in February
Southport, NC

Average cloud cover in February: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in February
Southport, 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).