February weather forecast
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

February

Weather in February

February does not offer much respite from the cold as temperatures continue to hover in the negative zone. Comparatively, relative humidity remains constant at 77% from the previous month and temperatures show a marginal decrease, with lows deepening to -15.7°C (3.7°F) and highs declining to -9.4°C (15.1°F). Despite the prevalent chilly conditions, a decrease in snowfall days is witnessed, offering some relief. The persistent cold, however, does not deter rainfall which spans across a single day. A notable change in February is the increase in daylight hours.

Temperature

Temperatures reach their minimum during February and March, recording an average high-temperature of -9.4°C (15.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Barentsburg are January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Barentsburg, during February, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 73 rainfall days, and 552mm (21.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Barentsburg, during February, snow falls for 20 days. In Barentsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 203 days.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 2h and 25min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 15:57 CET.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?
Barentsburg witnesses its lowest temperatures during February and March, when the average high-temperature reaches -9.4°C (15.1°F).
How cold is it in February?
The high-temperature during February is -9.4°C (15.1°F) and the low-temperature is -15.7°C (3.7°F).
What is the least humid month?
January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in February?
The average relative humidity in February is 77%.
How much does it rain in Barentsburg in February?
In Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, in February, during 1 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in February?
In Barentsburg, during February, snow falls for 20 days.
How many hours of daylight does Barentsburg have in February?
The average day length in February is 2h and 25min.
When are sunrise and sunset in February?
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 01:00 and sunset at 01:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 15:57 CET.
Average high temperature
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Average humidity
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Average rainfall days
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Average daylight
Average temperature in February - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Average temperature in February
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average high temperature in February: -9.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: -15.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).

Average humidity in February - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Average humidity in February
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average humidity in February: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in February - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Average rainfall in February
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall in February: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (21mm).

Average rainfall days in February - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Average rainfall days in February
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall days in February: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (1 days).

Average snowfall days in February - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Average snowfall days in February
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average snowfall days in February: 20 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1 days).

Average daylight in February - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Average daylight in February
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average daylight in February: 2h and 2min

The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

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