February weather forecastEssen, Germany
February
Weather in February
As the calendar turns to February, the weather remains bitterly cold in Essen, but signs of upcoming spring subtly begin appearing. Snow still dots the landscape, but with a decline in its intensity to 8mm (0.31") from the previous month. While cold winds persist and often affect visibility, a noticeable increase in daylight hours provides a hope of warmer days. The snow-covered city experiences a slight humidity elevate, becoming the precursor to the melting season.Temperature
With the arrival of February, Essen's average high-temperature registers at a still cold 5.6°C (42.1°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Essen, during February nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a still cold 0.8°C (33.4°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in February in Essen, Germany, is 82%.Rainfall
In Essen, during February, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow.Daylight
In Essen, Germany, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of February, in Essen, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:11 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Essen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In February, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Essen, Germany
- Average high temperature in February: 5.6°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).
- Average low temperature in February: 0.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).
Average pressure in February
Essen, Germany
- Average pressure in February: 1015.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in February
Essen, Germany
- Average wind speed in February: 16.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in February
Essen, Germany
- Average humidity in February: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in February
Essen, Germany
- Average rainfall in February: 14mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).
Average rainfall days in February
Essen, Germany
- Average rainfall days in February: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in February
Essen, Germany
- Average snowfall in February: 8mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in February
Essen, Germany
- Average snowfall days in February: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Essen, Germany
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in February: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in February
Essen, Germany
- Average sunshine days in February: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).
Average UV index in February
Essen, Germany
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Essen, Germany
- Average cloud cover in February: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in February
Essen, Germany
- Average visibility in February: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
