February weather forecast
Fairhaven, MA

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Fairhaven, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The advent of February signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C), aligning closely with January. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) in February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

Rainfall

In Fairhaven, Massachusetts, in February, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.2 rainfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Fairhaven is February, with an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).
Note: In the case of swimming, this is seriously cold, dangerous, and can result in death. Without the safeguard of insulated waterproof attire, hypothermia manifests rapidly.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Fairhaven is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during February translates into the following guidance:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

In Fairhaven, 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Fairhaven, Massachusetts, in February, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in February?

In Fairhaven, during February, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

When is the ocean coldest?

With an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater.

What is the water temperature in February?

In February, the average ocean temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Fairhaven have in February?

In Fairhaven, the average day length in February is 10h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Fairhaven, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairhaven.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average temperature in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average high temperature in February: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average pressure in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average pressure in February: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average wind speed in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average wind speed in February: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average humidity in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average humidity in February: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average rainfall in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average rainfall days in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average snowfall in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average snowfall days in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average sea temperature in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average sea temperature in February: 38.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average sunshine days in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).

Average UV index in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average UV index in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average cloud cover in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in February
Fairhaven, MA

Average visibility in February - Fairhaven, MA
  • 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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