February weather forecastPortsmouth, RI
February
Weather in February
February inches the temperature scale upwards a bit, providing Portsmouth's residents with mild relief from January's biting cold. Lingering snow showers from the previous month peter out, leading to decreased snowfall. Expect temperatures to rise significantly in March with the onset of spring. Longer daylight hours and more sunshine work in tandem to thaw out the frost, prepping the city for warmer days ahead. Despite a slight drop in humidity, moisture-laden air is still rampant, typical of coastal cities like Portsmouth.Temperature
Portsmouth's February showcases an average high-temperature of a still icy 37.9°F (3.3°C), hardly distinct from January's 36.1°F (2.3°C). In the month of February, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 26.6°F (-3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 76%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout February, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.1 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.Daylight
In Portsmouth, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in February transforms into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Portsmouth, RI
- Average high temperature in February: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in February
Portsmouth, 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
Portsmouth, RI
- Average wind speed in February: 11.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in February
Portsmouth, RI
- Average humidity in February: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).
Average rainfall in February
Portsmouth, RI
- Average rainfall in February: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in February
Portsmouth, RI
- Average rainfall days in February: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in February
Portsmouth, RI
- Average snowfall in February: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Portsmouth, RI
- Average snowfall days in February: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Portsmouth, RI
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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
Portsmouth, RI
- Average sunshine days in February: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Portsmouth, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Portsmouth, 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 29).
Average visibility in February
Portsmouth, 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).
