February weather forecast
Morehead, KY

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Weather in February

Moving into February, Morehead witnesses a slight upturn in the mercury readings though the chill persists. The city sees a continuation of the winter snowfall along with an increase in rainfall from the previous month. With 5 hours of visibility, the residents have to still contend with the cloud cover. The wind freshens up a bit contributing to the further chill factor. The lengthening daylight hours from January do hint at the approaching spring.

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Morehead's average high-temperature is noted with the start of February, touching a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) from January's 38.7°F (3.7°C). An average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) marks the nights throughout February.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Morehead are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Morehead, during February, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Morehead, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Morehead, in February, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Morehead, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.5 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 48min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during February morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

In Morehead, 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in February?

In Morehead, the average relative humidity in February is 81%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Morehead, during February, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Morehead, in February, during 8.6 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Morehead have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Morehead?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Morehead have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in February in Morehead?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Morehead, KY

Average temperature in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average high temperature in February: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in February
Morehead, KY

Average pressure in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Morehead, KY

Average wind speed in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Morehead, KY

Average humidity in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average humidity in February: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in February
Morehead, KY

Average rainfall in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average rainfall in February: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in February
Morehead, KY

Average rainfall days in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average rainfall days in February: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Morehead, KY

Average snowfall in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Morehead, KY

Average snowfall days in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average snowfall days in February: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Morehead, KY

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Morehead, KY

Average sunshine days in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average sunshine days in February: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Morehead, KY

Average UV index in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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

Average cloud cover in February
Morehead, KY

Average cloud cover in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average cloud cover in February: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in February
Morehead, KY

Average visibility in February - Morehead, KY
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

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

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