February weather forecast
Basking Ridge, NJ

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also an icy month in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Welcoming February, Basking Ridge notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C), nearly consistent with January's 35.1°F (1.7°C). Throughout February, an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is experienced.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Basking Ridge, during February, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Basking Ridge, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Basking Ridge, in February, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 snowfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in February suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in February?

In Basking Ridge, 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What are the most humid months in Basking Ridge?

The months with the highest humidity in Basking Ridge are February and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in February?

In Basking Ridge, the average relative humidity in February is 80%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Basking Ridge, in February, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Basking Ridge, New Jersey, in February, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Basking Ridge have in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Basking Ridge, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average temperature in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average high temperature in February: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average pressure in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average pressure in February: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average wind speed in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average humidity in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average humidity in February: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average rainfall in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average rainfall days in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in February: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average snowfall in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average snowfall days in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average sunshine days in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average UV index in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 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
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average cloud cover in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 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 July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in February
Basking Ridge, NJ

Average visibility in February - Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

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

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