February weather forecast
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Weather in February

February in Kentucky marks the concluding phase of the winter season, serving as a bridge to the impending spring. The month exhibits cold but relatively less harsh conditions compared to January. Daytime temperatures often range from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 50°F (10°C), while nighttime lows can drop to 25°F (-3.9°C). Northern regions remain colder, continuing the trend seen in January, albeit with a slightly milder touch as the days lengthen.

In terms of extremes, February rarely brings record-breaking temperatures, a trait more associated with January's intense cold and July's sweltering heat. Nevertheless, snowfall remains a factor, predominantly in the northern and eastern areas. However, the amount of snow usually begins to taper off, contributing less to the yearly average compared to the previous month.

Louisville and Lexington follow a similar trend as in January, with Lexington usually experiencing slightly colder temperatures. Snowfall in February varies between these cities, again largely based on their geographical locations, but neither can be categorized as a hotspot for extreme weather conditions in this month.

Precipitation in February tends to be moderate, as the state prepares for the wetter season of spring. The month is somewhat drier than the forthcoming March and April but is still more humid than the fall season. Overall, February offers a transitional weather pattern, manifesting signs of relief from winter's grip and a subtle promise of the mild spring temperatures that lie ahead.

  • Louisville - February »
    The months with the lowest UV index in Louisville are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Louisville, in February, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Lexington - February »
    In Lexington in February, during 9 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The most humid month in Lexington is February, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
  • Bowling Green - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Bowling Green is February, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Bowling Green in February, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.
  • Owensboro - February »
    In Owensboro in February, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Owensboro, Kentucky.
  • Covington - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Covington is February, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Covington, Kentucky, in February, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.
  • Richmond - February »
  • Georgetown - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Georgetown, Kentucky, is February, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Georgetown is February, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.
  • Elizabethtown - February »
    In Elizabethtown, in February, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the highest humidity in Elizabethtown are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
  • Nicholasville - February »
    In Nicholasville in February, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nicholasville during February, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.
  • Henderson - February »
    In Henderson during February, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Henderson, in February, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Frankfort - February »
    January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Frankfort. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Frankfort.
Updated: May 24, 2024
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