February weather forecast
Falmouth, MA

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Weather in February

The grip of winter is in full force throughout February in Falmouth, Massachusetts, with the cold winds whipping across the landscapes. A slight upliftment in the temperature can be noticed, reaching 30°F (-1.1°C) at the lowest point. The hostile conditions persist, with the town's beautiful exterior still blanketed in snow. Despite Falmouth's surrounding water bodies witnessing a temperature drop as low as 38.2°F (3.4°C), the scenery is almost picturesque under the whitened veil. As the final full month of winter ends, the town anticipates the gentle thaw of the approaching spring.

Temperature

Falmouth experiences a minor change to a still icy 38.7°F (3.7°C) in average high-temperature during February, closely reflecting January. Nights in February in Falmouth showcase an average temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C), slightly cooler than the daytime.

Humidity

In Falmouth, the average relative humidity in February is 76%.

Rainfall

In Falmouth, during February, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 69.4 rainfall days, and 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Falmouth, in February, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: In the practice of swimming, this situation poses immediate risks to life. Losing control over breathing is immediate, thereby making clear thinking near impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to restrict thermal loss.

Daylight

In Falmouth, Massachusetts, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February leads to these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

During February, Falmouth experiences an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In Falmouth, the average relative humidity in February is 76%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In February, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout February, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Falmouth, in February, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What month is the ocean coldest?

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

How cold is the water in February?

In February, the average ocean temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

How many hours of daylight does Falmouth have in February?

In Falmouth, 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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February?

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

Average temperature in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average high temperature in February: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in February
Falmouth, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Falmouth, MA

Average wind speed in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average wind speed in February: 14.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in February
Falmouth, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in February
Falmouth, MA

Average rainfall in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.71").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in February
Falmouth, MA

Average rainfall days in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Falmouth, MA

Average snowfall in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Falmouth, MA

Average snowfall days in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Falmouth, MA

Average sea temperature in February - Falmouth, 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
Falmouth, MA

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Falmouth, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Falmouth, MA

Average sunshine days in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Falmouth, MA

Average UV index in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Falmouth, MA

Average cloud cover in February - Falmouth, MA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in February
Falmouth, MA

Average visibility in February - Falmouth, 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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