February weather forecast
Svolvær, Norway

The transition between January and February in Svolvær shows negligible variation, with both months sharing the characteristic of being cold and wet. Outdoor ventures such as sunbathing are still off the table as the month manages to clock in only a single hour of sunshine. Unpredictable shifts in weather patterns from cold to wet are an integral part of February in Svolvær. Rainfall, while slightly lower than in coming months, sustains the moist environment characteristic of a Nordic winter. With daylight hours gradually increasing, the tail-end of February offers an early hint of upcoming spring.

Temperature

The coldest month is February, with an average high-temperature of 0.6°C (33.1°F) and an average low-temperature of -1.9°C (28.6°F).

Rainfall

In Svolvær, during February, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 188 rainfall days, and 722mm (28.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Svolvær, in February, the average water temperature is 4.3°C (39.7°F).
Note: While swimming, this scenario rapidly escalates into a life-threatening situation. Breathing becomes unmanageable, impairing clear thinking. Utilizing a specialized swimsuit is vital to minimize thermal depletion.

Daylight

In Svolvær, Norway, the average length of the day in February is 7h and 45min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 09:23 and sunset at 15:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:04 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Svolvær, Norway, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 0 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.