February weather - Winter 2024

Weather in February
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Average pressure in February
Average wind speed in February
Average humidity in February
Average rainfall in February
Average rainfall days in February
Average snowfall in February
Average snowfall days in February
Average daylight in February
Average sunshine in February
Average sunshine days in February
Average UV index in February
Average cloud cover in February
Average visibility in February

This courthouse of the York County, Pennsylvania, stands tall in the bright evening sunlight rays

Weather in February

The onset of February witnesses a slow but steady climb in temperatures. With the sun aloft for approximately an hour longer each day, daylight stretches to 10.7 hours, providing a subtle reminder of the upcoming spring. Despite having fewer snowfall days than January, February's weather might still be reasonably characterized as wintery, with an average high of only 39.2°F (4°C). Among the constancy of winter's grip, the subtle thawing encourages the transformation into milder spring weather. As the month progresses, a faint glimmer of incoming seasonal change whispers through the city's streets, pointing towards March's warmer days.

Temperature

The arrival of February brings an average high-temperature of a still wintry 39.2°F (4°C), closely following the temperature pattern of January. In February, York reports a consistent average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in York.

Rainfall

In York, in February, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in York are January through April, October through December. In York, Pennsylvania, in February, during 5.1 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In York, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.6 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of February, in York, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in February translates into these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in York in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in York, is 39.2°F (4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the most humid month in York?

The months with the highest humidity in York are February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in February in York?

In February, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in York in February?

In February, in York, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout February, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February in York?

In York, Pennsylvania, in February, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does York have in February?

The average day length in February in York, Pennsylvania, is 10h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in York?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in York, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in York?

February has the least sunshine of the year in York, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February in York?

The average sunshine duration in February in York is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in York?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in February in York?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in York, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

35.4°F 1.9°C

39.2°F 4°C

48.4°F 9.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.3mph 15km/h

9.4mph 15.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.3

16.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

48%

49%

Average visibility

6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in February
York, PA

Average high temperature in February: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

Average low temperature in February: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in February
York, PA

Average pressure in February: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
York, PA

Average wind speed in February: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in February
York, PA

Average humidity in February: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

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Average rainfall in February
York, PA

Average rainfall in February: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in February
York, PA

Average rainfall days in February: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

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Average snowfall in February
York, PA

Average snowfall in February: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
York, PA

Average snowfall days in February: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
York, PA

Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine in February: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in February
York, PA

Average sunshine days in February: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in February
York, PA

Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in February
York, PA

Average cloud cover in February: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in February
York, PA

Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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February weather forecast
York, PA

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