February weather forecast
Orsières, Switzerland

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Orsières, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.6°C (27.3°F) and -12°C (10.4°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into February, Orsières experiences an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -2.6°C (27.3°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. During the nights in February, an average low-temperature of -12°C (10.4°F) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 89%.

Rainfall

In Orsières, in February, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orsières, Switzerland, there are 153.5 rainfall days, and 903mm (35.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Orsières, during February, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 460mm (18.11") of snow. In Orsières, during the entire year, snow falls for 97.6 days and aggregates up to 2767mm (108.94") of snow.

Daylight

In Orsières, Switzerland, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of February in Orsières, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:16 CET.

Sunshine

In Orsières, the average sunshine in February is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in February transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Orsières in February?
In Orsières, -2.6°C (27.3°F) is the average high-temperature and -12°C (10.4°F) is the average low-temperature during February.
What is the average humidity in February in Orsières?
The average relative humidity in February is 89%.
How much does it rain in Orsières in February?
In Orsières, in February, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in February in Orsières?
In Orsières, in February, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 460mm (18.11") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in February in Orsières?
In Orsières, the average day length in February is 10h and 22min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Orsières?
In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, in Orsières, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:16 CET.
How long on average sun shines in February in Orsières?
The average sunshine duration in February is 4.8h.
When is the lowest UV index in Orsières?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in February in Orsières?
The average daily maximum UV index in February in Orsières is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average temperature in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in February: -2.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: -12°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average pressure in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in February: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average wind speed in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average humidity in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in February: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).

Average rainfall in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average rainfall in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in February: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).

Average rainfall days in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in February: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average snowfall in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in February: 460mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (669mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in February: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in February: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.3 days).

Average UV index in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average UV index in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in February: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in February - Orsières, Switzerland
Average visibility in February
Orsières, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in February: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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