February weather forecast
Petersburg, VA

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Weather in February

Despite it being the shortest month, February brings subtle but significant changes. This month tends to be marginally warmer than January, with temperatures making a slow but steady climb. Snow becomes slightly more frequent, hinting at the remaining wintery influence. However, the wind speed slightly rises, making the cold more noticeable. Notably, the UV index also starts increasing marginally, reaching up to 3 from January's 2.

Temperature

The advent of February in Petersburg, Virginia, reveals an average high-temperature of a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Petersburg, during the month of February, experiences an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Petersburg is 75%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout February, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.6 rainfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Petersburg, Virginia, is February, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Petersburg, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Petersburg is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during February leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Petersburg in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Petersburg, records 50.2°F (10.1°C), while the low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Petersburg?

The average relative humidity in February in Petersburg is 75%.

How much does it rain in Petersburg in February?

In Petersburg, in February, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Petersburg?

The month with the most snowfall in Petersburg is February, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Petersburg in February?

In Petersburg, Virginia, in February, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in February?

In February, the average day length in Petersburg is 10h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Petersburg?

On the first day of February in Petersburg, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Petersburg?

February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Petersburg, Virginia.

How many hours of sunshine does Petersburg have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in February in Petersburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Petersburg, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Petersburg, VA

Average temperature in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average high temperature in February: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in February
Petersburg, VA

Average pressure in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average pressure in February: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Petersburg, VA

Average wind speed in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in February
Petersburg, VA

Average humidity in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average humidity in February: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

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Average rainfall in February
Petersburg, VA

Average rainfall in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in February
Petersburg, VA

Average rainfall days in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Petersburg, VA

Average snowfall in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Petersburg, VA

Average snowfall days in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Petersburg, VA

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Petersburg, VA

Average sunshine days in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.3 days).

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Average UV index in February
Petersburg, VA

Average UV index in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in February
Petersburg, VA

Average cloud cover in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in February
Petersburg, VA

Average visibility in February - Petersburg, VA
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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