February weather forecastProvidence, RI
February
Weather in February
February experiences a slight increase in temperatures compared to January. However, it notably brings greater snowfall with a peak of 2.01" (51mm) in the month. Otherwise, much of the weather remains the same as in January. The duration of daylight hours expands slightly, hinting at the approaching spring season. With the end of winter around the corner, February’s weather reports often keep many residents hopeful and patiently waiting for milder temperatures.Temperature
February in Providence observes an average high-temperature of a still icy 37.8°F (3.2°C), marking an insignificant difference from January's 35.1°F (1.7°C). Throughout February, Providence witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
In Providence, the average relative humidity in February is 77%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout February, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Providence, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Providence are January through May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Providence, Rhode Island, is February, when snow falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
February is the month with the coldest seawater in Providence, with an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).Note: In relation to swimming, the extreme cold, danger, and potential fatality of this situation are apparent. Without suitable insulated waterproof clothing, the onset of hypothermia is quick.
Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 37min.On the first day of February in Providence, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Providence, Rhode Island. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In February, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in February
Providence, 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 (23.5°F).
Average pressure in February
Providence, 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
Providence, RI
- Average wind speed in February: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in February
Providence, 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
Providence, RI
- Average rainfall in February: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in February
Providence, RI
- Average rainfall days in February: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Providence, RI
- Average snowfall in February: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Providence, RI
- Average snowfall days in February: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Providence, RI
- Average sea temperature in February: 38.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.1°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Providence, 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
Providence, RI
- Average sunshine days in February: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in February
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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).
