February weather forecast
Bessemer, AL

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Weather in February

As winter starts to slowly recede, February brings a milder shift in climate to Bessemer. There is a slight rise in temperatures in comparison to January, promising the onset of Spring. The month witnesses an increase in rainfall with only a trifling amount of snow, signaling the end of the white wintry landscapes. February also marks an upswing in daylight hours, ushering in brighter days ahead. However, the winds retain their winter velocity at 7.3mph (11.7km/h), adding a cool touch to the moderately warmer days.

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of February, moving from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in January to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). Bessemer's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C) during the nights of February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bessemer, in February, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 39.69" (1008mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Bessemer, in February, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average February temperature?

An average high-temperature, in February, in Bessemer, is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Bessemer, in February, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout February, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In February, the average day length is 11h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Bessemer.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In Bessemer, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Bessemer, AL

Average temperature in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average high temperature in February: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in February
Bessemer, AL

Average pressure in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Bessemer, AL

Average wind speed in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in February
Bessemer, AL

Average humidity in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in February
Bessemer, AL

Average rainfall in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average rainfall in February: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in February
Bessemer, AL

Average rainfall days in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average rainfall days in February: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Bessemer, AL

Average snowfall in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Bessemer, AL

Average snowfall days in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Bessemer, AL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in February
Bessemer, AL

Average sunshine days in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Bessemer, AL

Average UV index in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Bessemer, AL

Average cloud cover in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in February
Bessemer, AL

Average visibility in February - Bessemer, AL
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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