February weather forecast
Short Hills, NJ

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Short Hills, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of February brings an average high-temperature of a still wintry 39.2°F (4°C), nearly matching the January temperature. Short Hills experiences a mean temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) during February nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout February, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Short Hills, in February, during 5.1 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Short Hills, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is February, 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is February cold?

The high-temperature during February is 39.2°F (4°C) and the low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in February in Short Hills?

The average relative humidity in February is 77%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Short Hills, New Jersey, in February, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout February, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Short Hills?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Short Hills have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Short Hills is 4.7h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in February?

In Short Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average temperature in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average high temperature in February: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average pressure in February - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average wind speed in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average humidity in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average humidity in February: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average rainfall in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average rainfall days in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average snowfall in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average snowfall days in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in February: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Short Hills, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average sunshine days in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average UV index in February - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average cloud cover in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in February: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in February
Short Hills, NJ

Average visibility in February - Short Hills, NJ
  • 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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