February weather forecast
Rochester, MA

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Rochester, is another cold month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

With the start of February, Rochester measures an average high-temperature of a still wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C), not significantly differing from January's 36.7°F (2.6°C). In February, Rochester experiences a temperature dip to an average of 28°F (-2.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

Rainfall

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rochester, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 37min.
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

The months with the lowest UV index in Rochester 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in February leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in February?

An average high-temperature, in February, in Rochester, is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Rochester, in February, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout February, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, 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?

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 4.8h.

When is 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 reading in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Rochester, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in February
Rochester, MA

Average pressure in February - Rochester, 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
Rochester, MA

Average wind speed in February - Rochester, MA
  • Average wind speed in February: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Rochester, MA

Average humidity in February - Rochester, 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 and November (74%).

Average rainfall in February
Rochester, MA

Average rainfall in February - Rochester, MA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in February
Rochester, MA

Average rainfall days in February - Rochester, MA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in February
Rochester, MA

Average snowfall in February - Rochester, MA
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Rochester, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Rochester, MA
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in February
Rochester, MA

Average sunshine days in February - Rochester, MA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Rochester, MA

Average UV index in February - Rochester, 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
Rochester, MA

Average cloud cover in February - Rochester, 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
Rochester, MA

Average visibility in February - Rochester, 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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