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

A subtle shift in Snow Hill Island's weather is observed as January turns into February, with the average high temperature reducing from 3°C to a still cold 0°C. February notes an average low temperature of -5°C in Snow Hill Island, subtly down from the daytime highs.

Rainfall

In Snow Hill Island, during February, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm of precipitation. In Snow Hill Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 21 days and collects up to 76mm of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January, February and December, with an average sea temperature of 0°C, are months with the warmest seawater in Snow Hill Island.
Note: During swimming sessions, this situation poses an instant life risk. The control of breathing is completely lost, hampering clear thinking. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is a necessity to prevent thermal loss.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Snow Hill Island is 16h and 4min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 20:11 and sunset at 13:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 21:45 and sunset at 12:17 NZDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.