Weather in February
February continues the kingdom of winter's reign in
Merimasku. The seawater temperature dips slightly from
January to -0.2°C (31.6°F), extending the life of ice sculptures crafted by nature. The daylight hours extend marginally from the previous month, yet the essence of the Nordic winter persists. Despite the continued depth of winter, the increased daylight heralds the edge of spring, a significant departure from the January landscape. In this period, locals anticipate the changing season and shift in weather patterns.
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 participating in swimming, this is a serious life-threatening situation. Breathing becomes unmanageable, making lucid thinking almost impossible. The use of a specialized swimsuit is crucial to control thermal loss.
Daylight
In Merimasku, the average length of the day in February is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:56 EET.