February weather forecastAthens, Greece
February
Weather in February
Chilly days and colder nights define February in Athens. Daylight increases to 10.8 hours per day. The amount of snowfall decreases this month to a nearly negligible level of 2mm (0.08"), signaling the end of the snowy period. Sporting events and outdoor festivals in the city remain unhampered by weather conditions. The sea temperature is still relatively cool, discouraging water activities.Temperature
The advent of February in Athens, Greece, sees the average high-temperature at a moderate 13.7°C (56.7°F), subtly shifted from January's 12.1°C (53.8°F). Throughout the month of February, the nighttime temperature in Athens dips to an average of 8.3°C (46.9°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in February in Athens is 73%.Rainfall
In Athens, during February, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 348mm (13.7") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March are months with snowfall. In Athens, in February, during 0.4 snowfall days, 2mm (0.08") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 12mm (0.47") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
The month with the coldest seawater in Athens is February, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F).Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 15°C (59°F) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:17 EET.
Sunshine
In Athens, the average sunshine in February is 6.8h.UV index
In Athens, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Athens, Greece
- Average high temperature in February: 13.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.1°C).
- Average low temperature in February: 8.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°C).
Average pressure in February
Athens, Greece
- Average pressure in February: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in February
Athens, Greece
- Average wind speed in February: 15.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.6km/h).
Average humidity in February
Athens, Greece
- Average humidity in February: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in February
Athens, Greece
- Average rainfall in February: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4mm).
Average rainfall days in February
Athens, Greece
- Average rainfall days in February: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Athens, Greece
- Average snowfall in February: 2mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in February
Athens, Greece
- Average snowfall days in February: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Athens, Greece
- Average sea temperature in February: 15°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15°C).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Athens, Greece
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in February: 6h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in February
Athens, Greece
- Average sunshine days in February: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.1 days).
Average UV index in February
Athens, Greece
- Average UV index in February: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Athens, Greece
- Average cloud cover in February: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in February
Athens, Greece
- Average visibility in February: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
