February weather forecast
Odessa, Ukraine

February brings a continuation of winter chills in Odessa, but days are slowly lengthening, signaling a transitional phase. The city retains its winter beauty, and the locals spend this time anticipating the arrival of spring. While the temperatures improve slightly from January, going up to 2.7°C (36.9°F) on a good day, the sea temperature remains cold at 3.3°C (37.9°F). Frequent snowfalls continue to occur, but it's also not unusual to experience some rain. February days can be quite gloomy, characterized by overcast skies and foggy mornings.

Temperature

February's commencement in Odessa is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still cold 2.7°C (36.9°F), diverging marginally from January's 2.2°C (36°F). During the month of February, Odessa's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Odessa is 81%.

Rainfall

In Odessa, in February, during 7 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Odessa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 453mm (17.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In February, snow falls for 10 days. In Odessa, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.6 days.

Sea temperature

February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F).
Note: While participating in swimming, this is a serious life-threatening situation. Breathing becomes unmanageable, making lucid thinking almost impossible. The use of a specialized swimsuit is crucial to control thermal loss.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Odessa is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:41 EET.

Sunshine

In Odessa, the average sunshine in February is 2.9h.

UV index

In Odessa, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.