February weather forecast
Princeton, NJ

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An ancient stone building still stands strong in the neat fields and scenic trees of Princeton University, New Jersey
An ancient stone building still stands strong in the neat fields and scenic trees of Princeton University, New Jersey

Weather in February

Transitioning from January to February, Princeton experiences a slight rise in temperature. The clouds, however, cloak sunlight to a greater extent than the preceding month. Scattered snowfalls continue to make their presence, albeit infrequently. The month of February is also characterized by an increase in daylight hours, signaling the approaching spring. Comparatively, it's less cold than January but not as warm or sunny as March.

Temperature

The arrival of February sees an average high-temperature of a still wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C), hardly diverging from January's 36.9°F (2.7°C). February nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Princeton, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

In Princeton, in February, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.3 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Princeton, during February, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Princeton, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.4 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Princeton, is 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Princeton?

In Princeton, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Princeton, during February, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In Princeton, New Jersey, in February, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Princeton have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:49 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.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Princeton, 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 intensity 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 rainfall days
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Average temperature in February
Princeton, NJ

Average temperature in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average high temperature in February: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in February
Princeton, NJ

Average pressure in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average pressure in February: 30.05"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
Princeton, NJ

Average wind speed in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in February
Princeton, NJ

Average humidity in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in February
Princeton, NJ

Average rainfall in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in February
Princeton, NJ

Average rainfall days in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Princeton, NJ

Average snowfall in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Princeton, NJ

Average snowfall days in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in February: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Princeton, NJ

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Princeton, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in February
Princeton, NJ

Average sunshine days in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Princeton, NJ

Average UV index in February - Princeton, 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
Princeton, NJ

Average cloud cover in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in February: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in February
Princeton, NJ

Average visibility in February - Princeton, NJ
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

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

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