February weather forecastRichmond, VT
February
Weather in February
Richmond, Vermont in February continues to experience lingering winter conditions. Despite being the shortest month of the year, February sees a brief raise in temperature, though still the city remains under the influence of winter. Remarkably, an increase in daily hours of sunshine is evident, offering essential natural warmth to this otherwise frosty month. Beginning from March, a palpable shift in weather patterns can be witnessed as hints of spring start revealing themselves. The frozen grip of winter gradually loosens, marking a transition towards an enjoyable change in the Vermont weather scene.Temperature
Richmond commences February with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Richmond sees an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) during February.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In Richmond, in February, during 6.2 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond, Vermont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.7 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 11.73" (298mm) of snow.Daylight
In Richmond, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.UV index
In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In February, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Richmond, VT
- Average high temperature in February: 27.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 13.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in February
Richmond, VT
- Average pressure in February: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Richmond, VT
- Average wind speed in February: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in February
Richmond, VT
- Average humidity in February: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
Average rainfall in February
Richmond, VT
- Average rainfall in February: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in February
Richmond, VT
- Average rainfall days in February: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in February
Richmond, VT
- Average snowfall in February: 11.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Richmond, VT
- Average snowfall days in February: 20.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Richmond, VT
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in February: 2h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in February
Richmond, VT
- Average sunshine days in February: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).
Average UV index in February
Richmond, VT
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Richmond, VT
- Average cloud cover in February: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in February
Richmond, VT
- Average visibility in February: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
