February weather forecastLe Havre, France

February

Weather in February

In February, temperatures in Le Havre remain on the lower side but might show a trend of very slight warming compared to the month of January. A notable pattern for this time of year is the continuation of high winds, gusting up to 40.4 Kph. Indeed, it is the general features of winter that fundamentally characterize this month, with precipitation levels remaining tolerably high and snow spells although a bit less frequent. Despite these conditions, there is an increase in daylight hours. Compared to the weather in March, the relatively colder and wetter conditions of February make it less favorable for outdoor activities.

Temperature

January and February are known as Le Havre's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Humidity

In Le Havre, France, the average relative humidity in February is 80%.

Rainfall

In Le Havre, during February, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. In Le Havre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.9 days and collects up to 521mm (20.51") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. In Le Havre, France, during February, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Le Havre, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Le Havre are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).
Note: One needs to be cautious in 8.8°C (47.8°F) waters. 13°C (55.4°F) is already forbidding, but sub-10°C (14°F) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.

Daylight

In Le Havre, France, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 18:41 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in February translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

January and February represent the coldest period in Le Havre, France, with an average high-temperature of 8.1°C (46.6°F).

The high-temperature, in February, in Le Havre, is 8.1°C (46.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 5.2°C (41.4°F).

In Le Havre, the average relative humidity in February is 80%.

In Le Havre, France, during February, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

In Le Havre, in February, during 1.2 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated.

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Le Havre.

In Le Havre, France, in February, the average water temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In Le Havre, France, the average day length in February is 10h and 9min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, in Le Havre, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 18:41 CET.

In Le Havre, the average sunshine duration in February is 5.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Le Havre is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average high temperature in February: 8.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.2°C).

Average pressure in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average pressure in February: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average wind speed in February: 27.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (18km/h).

Average humidity in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average humidity in February: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

Average rainfall in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average rainfall in February: 46mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average rainfall days in February: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average snowfall in February: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average snowfall days in February: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average sea temperature in February: 8.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (8.8°C).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average sunshine days in February: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.9 days).

Average UV index in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average cloud cover in February: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in February
Le Havre, France

  • Average visibility in February: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).