February weather forecast
Whitby, United Kingdom

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a frosty month in Whitby, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 3.7°C (38.7°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

As Whitby welcomes February, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F), showing little deviation from January's 6.2°C (43.2°F). February records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of 3.7°C (38.7°F).

Humidity

In Whitby, the average relative humidity in February is 82%.

Rainfall

In February, in Whitby, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout February, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. In Whitby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.4 days and collects up to 468mm (18.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 21mm (0.83") of accumulated snow.

Sea temperature

In Whitby, in February, the average water temperature is 6.9°C (44.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 6.9°C (44.4°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Whitby, United Kingdom, is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of February in Whitby, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:37 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Whitby is February, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is February cold in Whitby?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Whitby during February are 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 3.7°C (38.7°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in February in Whitby?
In February, the average relative humidity is 82%.
How many days does it rain in February in Whitby?
In February, in Whitby, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout February, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most in Whitby?
The months with the most snowfall in Whitby, United Kingdom, are January and February, with an average 21mm (0.83") of accumulated snow.
How many days does it snow in February in Whitby?
In Whitby, in February, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 21mm (0.83") of snow.
What is the water temperature in February in Whitby?
In February, the average sea temperature in Whitby, United Kingdom, is 6.9°C (44.4°F). Swimming in 6.9°C (44.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
How many hours of daylight does Whitby have in February?
In Whitby, the average day length in February is 9h and 46min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Whitby?
On the first day of February in Whitby, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:37 pm GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Whitby?
With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Whitby.
How many hours of sunshine does Whitby have in February?
In Whitby, the average sunshine duration in February is 3.9h.
When is the lowest UV index in Whitby?
The months with the lowest UV index in Whitby are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in February in Whitby?
In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Whitby is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average temperature in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in February: 6.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 3.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°C).

Average pressure in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average pressure in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in February: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in February: 23.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.5km/h).

Average humidity in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average humidity in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in February: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).

Average rainfall in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in February: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in February: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).

Average snowfall in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in February: 21mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in February: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average sea temperature in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in February: 6.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.8°C).

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in February: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in February: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

Average UV index in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average UV index in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in February: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in February - Whitby, United Kingdom
Average visibility in February
Whitby, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in February: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and June (9km).

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