February weather forecastSantander, Spain

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February

Weather in February

In February, Santander transitions from the stark cold of January and observes a slight increase in the lowest temperature. Santander still experiences its usual dose of precipitation with a slight decrease in humidity, while the visibility remains optimal throughout. The notable wind speed of January still persists and can prove a bit of a hassle for outdoor activities. The daylight hours start to increase in February, gearing up for the coming spring. Given the conditions, it's advisable to carry warm clothes during this time of the year.

Temperature

January and February mark Santander's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Santander, in February, during 12.7 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santander, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.9 days and collects up to 336mm (13.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The months with the most snowfall in Santander, Spain, are January and February, with an average 4mm (0.16") of accumulated snow.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average sea temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F).
Note: You can swim in 12.7°C (54.9°F) below 10°C (50°F) with proper thermal wear; failing that, the cold shock and respiratory challenges are nearly certain. A short span at 13°C (55.4°F) without it is tough.

Daylight

In Santander, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 31min.
On the first day of February in Santander, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 19:03 CET.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Santander is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Santander are January, February, April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in February leads to these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Santander experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) during January and February.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Santander, Spain, during February are 11.8°C (53.2°F) and 8.4°C (47.1°F) respectively.

In February, the average relative humidity in Santander, Spain, is 73%.

In Santander, during February, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall in Santander, Spain, are January and February, with an average 4mm (0.16") of accumulated snow.

February is the last month it regularly snows in Santander. During 0.9 snowfall days, in February, Santander aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

The month with the coldest seawater in Santander is February, with an average sea temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F).

In Santander, Spain, the average seawater temperature in February is 12.7°C (54.9°F). Swimming in 12.7°C (54.9°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The average day length in February in Santander, Spain, is 10h and 31min.

On the first day of February in Santander, Spain, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 19:03 CET.

The average sunshine duration in February is 6.5h.

January, February, April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Santander.

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Santander is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average high temperature in February: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 8.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.4°C).

Average pressure in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average pressure in February: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average wind speed in February: 19.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (19.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average humidity in February: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and December (72%).

Average rainfall in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average rainfall in February: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (14mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in February: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average snowfall in February: 4mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in February: 12.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (12.7°C).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 30min

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

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April and November (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in February: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in February
Santander, Spain

  • Average visibility in February: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).