February weather forecast
Aktobe, Kazakhstan

February’s weather in Aktobe remains largely similar to that of January. Noticeably, there's a jump from 2.8 hours of sunshine in January to 4.8 hours in February, giving residents slightly more opportunity to enjoy the sunlight. This month experiences high relative humidity, almost identical to January, and continues to endure a high number of snowfall days. Despite the sub-zero temperatures, the longer daylight hours offer a glimpse of the forthcoming spring season. As March looms, temperatures start to increase although winter conditions persist.

Temperature

The arrival of February denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still freezing cold -7.1°C (19.2°F) from January's -8.1°C (17.4°F). Aktobe throughout February, records an average low-temperature of -16.3°C (2.7°F).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Aktobe, in February, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Aktobe, there are 97 rainfall days, and 333mm (13.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Aktobe. In February, snow falls for 18 days. Throughout the year, in Aktobe, there are 92.3 snowfall days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 18:51 +05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in February translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.