February weather forecast
Nuuk, Greenland

Through February, Nuuk's temperature remains almost on par with January falling between -10.7°C (12.7°F) and -4.7°C (23.5°F). While the cold persist, it becomes slightly more snowier than the previous month. As the city is still wrapped in a winter chill, it remains a popular destination for winter enthusiasts. February does see an increase in daylight hours, though it is slight, it begins to signal the gradual transition towards spring. The month contains approximately 47mm (1.85") of rainfall, which is slightly more than January.

Temperature

February's weather records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -4.7°C (23.5°F), showing little deviation from January. An average low-temperature of -10.7°C (12.7°F) marks the nights in Nuuk, Greenland throughout February.

Rainfall

In Nuuk, in February, during 12.7 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nuuk, Greenland, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 752mm (29.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Nuuk. In Nuuk, during February, snow falls for 12.1 days. Throughout the year, there are 104.7 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of -0.9°C (30.4°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: In connection with swimming, this state is severely cold, hazardous, and lethal. Without protective insulated waterproof garments, hypothermia sets in rapidly.

Daylight

In Nuuk, the average length of the day in February is 8h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:07 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 18:43 -02.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Nuuk, Greenland, is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nuuk are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 0 during February leads to these advisories:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.