February weather forecast
Charleston, SC

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Trees along both sides of a street in Charleston, South Carolina
Trees along both sides of a street in Charleston, South Carolina

Weather in February

Charleston's February weather follows closely on the heels of January. It is marked by a palpable nip in the air, accentuated by sporadic rainy days. However, the later part of the month witnesses a rebound in temperature. With an uptick in rainfall to 2.01", February effectively transitions the city from winter to early spring. Foggy mornings and evenings might be encountered due to the slightly heightened relative humidity of 75%.

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still moderate 60.4°F in February, hardly different from the 57°F recorded in January. Charleston's temperature lowers to a mean of 47.7°F during the nights in February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Charleston, in February, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.01" of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.9 rainfall days, and 41.93" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 62.1°F.
Note: Swimming in 62.1°F is not a pleasurable activity for the majority of people. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 69.8°F to 59°F.

Daylight

In Charleston, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:52 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Charleston, South Carolina, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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FAQ

What is the average February temperature in Charleston?

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Charleston, South Carolina, are 60.4°F and 47.7°F respectively.

What is the average humidity in February in Charleston?

In Charleston, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in February is 75%.

How much does it rain in Charleston in February?

In Charleston, South Carolina, during February, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Charleston?

In Charleston, snow does not fall in February through November.

Does it snow in Charleston in February?

In February, in Charleston, South Carolina, it doesn't snow. January is the latest month when it typically snows.

When is the ocean coldest in Charleston?

February is the month with the coldest seawater in Charleston, South Carolina, with an average ocean temperature of 62.1°F.

How cold is the water in February in Charleston?

In Charleston, South Carolina, the average seawater temperature in February is 62.1°F. Swimming in 62.1°F is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F.

How many hours of daylight does Charleston have in February?

The average day length in February in Charleston, South Carolina, is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Charleston?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Charleston have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in February in Charleston?

In Charleston, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Charleston, SC

Average temperature in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average high temperature in February: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.4°F).

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Average pressure in February
Charleston, SC

Average pressure in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Charleston, SC

Average wind speed in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in February
Charleston, SC

Average humidity in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average humidity in February: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).

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Average rainfall in February
Charleston, SC

Average rainfall in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (7.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in February
Charleston, SC

Average rainfall days in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average rainfall days in February: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Charleston, SC

Average snowfall in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average snowfall in February: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Charleston, SC

Average snowfall days in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.1 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).

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Average sea temperature in February
Charleston, SC

Average sea temperature in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average sea temperature in February: 61.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.9°F).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Charleston, SC

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Charleston, SC

Average sunshine days in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.8 days).

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Average UV index in February
Charleston, SC

Average UV index in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average UV index in February: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in February
Charleston, SC

Average cloud cover in February - Charleston, SC
  • Average cloud cover in February: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in February
Charleston, SC

Average visibility in February - Charleston, SC
  • 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).

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