February weather forecast
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica

The transition to colder weather is apparent in February as the midsummer euphoria gradually ebbs away in Snow Hill Island. The recorded temperature drops from what was experienced in January, making it the first truly chilly month of the year. Rainfall increases slightly, a precursor to the heavier snowfall expected in the following months. Sunshine hours start to diminish with daylight and UV index decreasing. Expect a gradual but hard-to-miss drop in temperature as we venture into March.

Temperature

February's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from an icy 3°C (37.4°F) in January to a still cold 0°C (32°F). A mean low-temperature of -5°C (23°F) is a distinguishing feature of February, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout February, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated. In Snow Hill Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 21 days and collects up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January, February and December, with an average sea temperature of 0°C (32°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: In the realm of swimming, this state is extremely cold, treacherous, and life-threatening. Without properly insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia develops almost immediately.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, is 16h and 4min.
On the first day of February in Snow Hill Island, sunrise is at 20:10 and sunset at 13:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 21:47 and sunset at 12:14 NZDT.

Sunshine

In Snow Hill Island, the average sunshine in February is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Snow Hill Island is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in February translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.