February weather forecastPetersburg, VA
February
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Petersburg, VA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
