February weather forecastPetersburg, WV

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Petersburg, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

The transition from January to February sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still icy 41°F (5°C), from a not significantly different 36.3°F (2.4°C). February nights in Petersburg experience a consistent temperature drop to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

February, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, West Virginia, in February, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petersburg, there are 176.4 rainfall days, and 25.24" (641mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petersburg are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Petersburg is 5.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Petersburg. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in February, in Petersburg, records 41°F (5°C), while the low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

February, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Petersburg, West Virginia.

The average relative humidity in February is 79%.

In Petersburg, West Virginia, in February, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Petersburg, West Virginia, is February, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

In February, in Petersburg, West Virginia, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout February, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in February in Petersburg is 10h and 46min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Petersburg, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST.

In Petersburg, the average sunshine duration in February is 5.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Petersburg, West Virginia, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average high temperature in February: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average pressure in February: 30.08"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, WV

  • Average wind speed in February: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average humidity in February: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (75%).

Average rainfall in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average rainfall in February: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average rainfall days in February: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average snowfall in February: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average snowfall days in February: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average sunshine days in February: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in February
Petersburg, WV

  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).