February weather forecast
Athens, ME

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Athens, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and max 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

Athens records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) in February, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. During February, Athens sees a mean low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Athens, during February, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 9.96" (253mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of February in Athens, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Athens are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

February temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in February in Athens?

In Athens, the average relative humidity in February is 86%.

How many days does it rain in February in Athens?

In Athens, in February, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 9.96" (253mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Athens, in February, snow falls for 13.4 days, with typically accumulated 9.96" (253mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in February is 10h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February in Athens?

In Athens, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in February in Athens?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Athens, ME

Average temperature in February - Athens, ME
  • Average high temperature in February: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in February
Athens, ME

Average pressure in February - Athens, ME
  • Average pressure in February: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Athens, ME

Average wind speed in February - Athens, ME
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in February
Athens, ME

Average humidity in February - Athens, ME
  • Average humidity in February: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in February
Athens, ME

Average rainfall in February - Athens, ME
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

Average rainfall days in February
Athens, ME

Average rainfall days in February - Athens, ME
  • Average rainfall days in February: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Athens, ME

Average snowfall in February - Athens, ME
  • Average snowfall in February: 9.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Athens, ME

Average snowfall days in February - Athens, ME
  • Average snowfall days in February: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Athens, ME

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Athens, ME
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Athens, ME

Average sunshine days in February - Athens, ME
  • Average sunshine days in February: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Athens, ME

Average UV index in February - Athens, ME
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Athens, ME

Average cloud cover in February - Athens, ME
  • Average cloud cover in February: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in February
Athens, ME

Average visibility in February - Athens, ME
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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