February weather forecastWesterly, RI
February
Weather in February
Coming into February, Westerly braves the chilly air despite a slight hike in minimum temperatures. The city experiences an increase in daylight hours, allowing for more outdoor activities dependent on sunlight. The snowfall persists, mainly during the early part of the month, tapering off as February closes. With overcast skies, wind speeds maintain their pace from the previous month. A crucial characteristic of this month lies in the declining wind gust speed at 19.4mph (31.2km/h), a marginal decline from January's winds.Temperature
Westerly marks the onset of February with an average high-temperature of a still wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C), subtly divergent from January's 36.7°F (2.6°C). Throughout February, Westerly encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 76%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout February, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Westerly, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout February, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. In Westerly, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 38min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Westerly, RI
- Average high temperature in February: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in February
Westerly, RI
- Average pressure in February: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Westerly, RI
- Average wind speed in February: 12.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in February
Westerly, RI
- Average humidity in February: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).
Average rainfall in February
Westerly, RI
- Average rainfall in February: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in February
Westerly, RI
- Average rainfall days in February: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in February
Westerly, RI
- Average snowfall in February: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Westerly, RI
- Average snowfall days in February: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Westerly, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in February
Westerly, RI
- Average sunshine days in February: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in February
Westerly, 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
Westerly, RI
- Average cloud cover in February: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in February
Westerly, 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).
