February weather forecast
Khost, Afghanistan

February

Weather in February

February continues the winter season, but with temperatures showing slight improvement. The increase in average temperatures to 4.3°C (39.7°F) for lows and 11.8°C (53.2°F) for highs testify to the approach of spring. Despite having one of the lower sunshine hours at 7.1h, February still boasts clear visibility reaching up to 10 km. Rainfall begins to increase with an average amount of 30mm (1.18") spread over 8.6 days, causing an increase in relative humidity to 44%. The wind also picks up gradually, averaging 7.4km/h (4.6mph) with maximum speeds hitting 8.3km/h (5.2mph).

Temperature

Khost commences February with an average high-temperature of a still cool 11.8°C (53.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In the month of February, the average temperature dips to an icy 4.3°C (39.7°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Khost, the average relative humidity in February is 44%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout February, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In Khost, Afghanistan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.7 days and collects up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. February is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in February, Khost aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.6 snowfall days, and 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:46 +0430.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in February?
During February, Khost experiences an average high-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and a low-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F).
What is the average humidity in February?
In Khost, the average relative humidity in February is 44%.
How many days does it rain in February?
In February, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout February, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the last month it snows?
February is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in February, Khost aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in February?
The average day length in February is 11h and 0min.
When are sunrise and sunset in February in Khost?
In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:46 +0430.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Khost have in February?
The average sunshine duration in February is 7.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index intensity in February?
In Khost, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in February: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 4.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.9°C).

Average pressure in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in February: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.5mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (9.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in February: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in February: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in February: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in February: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in February: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (18 days).

Average UV index in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in February: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in February
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average visibility in February: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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