February weather forecast
McMurdo, Antarctica

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Weather in February

February brings a noticeable decline in temperature from January in McMurdo, Antarctica, with an average low dipping to -11.6°C (11.1°F). A modest increase in rainfall can be observed, along with a slight reduction in overall daylight hours. Despite the falling temperatures, February retains a similar level of humidity to January. The fall in temperature marks the territory's progression deeper into the winter season.

Temperature

February is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from -0.2°C (31.6°F) in January to a still subzero cold -6.3°C (20.7°F). In the month of February, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of -11.6°C (11.1°F).

Humidity

In McMurdo, the average relative humidity in February is 65.2%.

Rainfall

In McMurdo, Antarctica, in February, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 rainfall days, and 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in McMurdo. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 224mm (8.82") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in McMurdo is 6h and 25min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 13:00 and sunset at 13:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 23:06 NZDT.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in McMurdo in February?

In McMurdo, -6.3°C (20.7°F) is the average high-temperature and -11.6°C (11.1°F) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February in McMurdo?

In McMurdo, Antarctica, the average relative humidity in February is 65.2%.

How much does it rain in McMurdo in February?

In McMurdo, in February, during 4.7 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in McMurdo?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 224mm (8.82") of snow.

How much does it snow in McMurdo in February?

In McMurdo, during February, snow falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 224mm (8.82") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February in McMurdo?

In McMurdo, the average day length in February is 6h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in McMurdo?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 13:00 and sunset at 13:00. On the last day of the month, in McMurdo, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 23:06 NZDT.
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Average temperature in February
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average temperature in February - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average high temperature in February: -6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (-0.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (-22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: -11.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (-5.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (-31.8°C).

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Average humidity in February
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average humidity in February - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average humidity in February: 65.2%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (55.8%).

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Average rainfall in February
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall in February - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall in February: 21.2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (24.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (9.5mm).

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Average rainfall days in February
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall days in February - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in February
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall in February - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall in February: 224mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (224mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January and August (66mm).

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Average snowfall days in February
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall days in February - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall days in February: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is January (12.8 days).

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Average daylight in February
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average daylight in February - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average daylight in February: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is March (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

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McMurdo, Antarctica

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