Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
Weather in February
Temperature
Amherst, New York, sees the arrival of February with an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C), indicating a subtle variation from January. In the month of February, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Amherst are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In Amherst, in February, during 7.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Amherst, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.2 days and collects up to 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Amherst are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day in Amherst is 10h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February in Amherst is 2.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in February
Amherst, NY
- Average high temperature in February: 31.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 20.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in February
Amherst, NY
- Average pressure in February: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Amherst, NY
- Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in February
Amherst, NY
- Average humidity in February: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).
Average rainfall in February
Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall in February: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in February
Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall days in February: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in February
Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall in February: 7.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall days in February: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Amherst, NY
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in February: 2h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in February
Amherst, NY
- Average sunshine days in February: 6.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Amherst, NY
- Average UV index in February: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Amherst, NY
- Average cloud cover in February: 75
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in February
Amherst, NY
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
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