February weather forecast
Brighton, CO

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Trees on partly frozen lake water in Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado
Trees on partly frozen lake water in Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado

Weather in February

February continues the chilly trend with temperatures closely mirroring those of January. The month maintains low temperatures in Brighton, registering marginally warmer than the preceding month. An increased snowfall from 1.34" (34mm) to 1.89" (48mm) announces the presence of late winter. The city experiences 27% cloud cover, slightly higher compared to January, casting a soft overcast filter on the winter sunshine. The city remains in winter's grasp, but signs of transition are on the horizon.

Temperature

Brighton registers an average high-temperature of a still cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) with the arrival of February, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) marks the month of February.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 64%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Brighton, in February, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.6 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall in Brighton. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in February translates into these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

Brighton in February has an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 64%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 64%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Brighton, in February, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in February?

In Brighton, during February, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In Brighton, the average day length in February is 10h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Brighton have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in February
Brighton, CO

Average temperature in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average high temperature in February: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Brighton, CO

Average pressure in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average pressure in February: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Brighton, CO

Average wind speed in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average wind speed in February: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6mph).

Average humidity in February
Brighton, CO

Average humidity in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average humidity in February: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in February
Brighton, CO

Average rainfall in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.12").

Average rainfall days in February
Brighton, CO

Average rainfall days in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Brighton, CO

Average snowfall in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Brighton, CO

Average snowfall days in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Brighton, CO

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Brighton, CO

Average sunshine days in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average sunshine days in February: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Brighton, CO

Average UV index in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Brighton, CO

Average cloud cover in February - Brighton, CO
  • Average cloud cover in February: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in February
Brighton, CO

Average visibility in February - Brighton, CO
  • 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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