February weather forecast
Sligo, Ireland

Following January, February sees slightly less frequent rainfall, making it slightly drier. It retains the moderate winter temperatures characteristic to Sligo. The longer daylight hours signify an approaching spring, allowing residents more hours to enjoy the outdoors. Despite a marginal increase in sunshine duration, cloud coverage often dominates, keeping the city under a whitened sky. The sea temperature remains at 9°C (48.2°F), when the sea is more appealing to marine life than swimmers.

Temperature

January and February bring Sligo's lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 7°C (44.6°F).

Rainfall

In Sligo, in February, it is raining for 19 days, with typically 92mm (3.62") of accumulated precipitation. In Sligo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247 days and collects up to 1260mm (49.61") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are February through April, with an average sea temperature of 9°C (48.2°F).
Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 9°C (48.2°F) waters cooler than 10°C (50°F) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.

Daylight

In Sligo, Ireland, the average length of the day in February is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of February in Sligo, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:09 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Sligo, the average sunshine in February is 2h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Sligo, Ireland, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in February translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.