February weather forecastCranston, RI
February
Weather in February
As February rolls in, one can see only a slight climb in average temperature in Cranston. February follows January's trend with an ever-so-slight increase to 37.8°F (3.2°C) in the day's high temperature. Despite the continued cold temperatures, the snowfall decreases slightly compared to the previous month. The length of daylight starts to noticeably increase, and this trend will persist in the following months. The icy winds continue to blow but experience a frictionless transition from the previous month's conditions.Temperature
As January turns into February, the average high-temperatures rest at a still wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. During the month of February, an average temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is noted during the nights in Cranston, Rhode Island.Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Cranston, in February, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cranston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.1 days and collects up to 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In Cranston, during February, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of February, in Cranston, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cranston, Rhode Island. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in February translates into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Cranston, RI
- Average high temperature in February: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in February
Cranston, RI
- Average pressure in February: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Cranston, RI
- Average wind speed in February: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in February
Cranston, RI
- Average humidity in February: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Cranston, RI
- Average rainfall in February: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.12").
Average rainfall days in February
Cranston, RI
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).
Average snowfall in February
Cranston, RI
- Average snowfall in February: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Cranston, RI
- Average snowfall days in February: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Cranston, RI
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in February
Cranston, RI
- Average sunshine days in February: 22.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (21.2 days).
Average UV index in February
Cranston, RI
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Cranston, RI
- Average cloud cover in February: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in February
Cranston, RI
- 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).
