February weather forecastKotka, Finland

February

Weather in February

The weather in February shows a subtle transition from January’s extreme winter conditions. Marginally longer daylight hours and a slight rise in sea temperatures mark the shift toward spring, though winter's icy grip remains apparent. The winter landscapes in Kotka, once blanketed in snow in January, slowly begin to change. Despite these signs of change, February's weather is far from the warmer, more temperate months to come.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of -0.2°C (31.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: While swimming, this scenario is perilously cold, dangerous, and potentially fatal. Hypothermia is almost imminent without proper insulated waterproof attire.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Kotka is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of February, in Kotka, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 17:36 EET.

Frequently asked questions

February and March, with an average sea temperature of -0.2°C (31.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater.

In February, the average sea temperature in Kotka, Finland, is -0.2°C (31.6°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

In Kotka, the average day length in February is 9h and 7min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, in Kotka, Finland, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 17:36 EET.
Average sea temperature
Average daylight

Average sea temperature in February
Kotka, Finland

  • Average sea temperature in February: -0.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (18.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-0.2°C).

Average daylight in February
Kotka, Finland

  • Average daylight in February: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).