February weather forecast
Colchester, CT

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a wintry month in Colchester, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°F (2.8°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Colchester records a slight change with February's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still wintry 37°F (2.8°C) from January's 34.3°F (1.3°C). Colchester, during the month of February, experiences an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Colchester, during February, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.9 rainfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Colchester. In Colchester, during February, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

An average high-temperature, in February, in Colchester, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In February, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout February, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout February, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February in Colchester?

The average day length in February is 10h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Colchester, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Colchester, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In Colchester, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Colchester, CT

Average temperature in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average high temperature in February: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in February
Colchester, CT

Average pressure in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average pressure in February: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Colchester, CT

Average wind speed in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Colchester, CT

Average humidity in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average humidity in February: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Colchester, CT

Average rainfall in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in February
Colchester, CT

Average rainfall days in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average rainfall days in February: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Colchester, CT

Average snowfall in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Colchester, CT

Average snowfall days in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Colchester, CT

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Colchester, CT

Average sunshine days in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.1 days).

Average UV index in February
Colchester, CT

Average UV index in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Colchester, CT

Average cloud cover in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average cloud cover in February: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in February
Colchester, CT

Average visibility in February - Colchester, CT
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July and August (5mi).

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