February weather forecast
Columbus, NY

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Columbus, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and max 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

Columbus starts February with an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from January. During February, Columbus's temperature averages to a still subzero cold 17.1°F (-8.3°C) at night.

Humidity

February is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout February, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.6 rainfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbus. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during February leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30°F (-1.1°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 88%, February is the most humid month in Columbus, New York.

What is the average humidity in February?

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in February is 88%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Columbus, during February, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Columbus, in February, snow falls for 19.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 2.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in February?

In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Columbus, NY

Average temperature in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average high temperature in February: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Columbus, NY

Average pressure in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Columbus, NY

Average wind speed in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in February
Columbus, NY

Average humidity in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average humidity in February: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in February
Columbus, NY

Average rainfall in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in February
Columbus, NY

Average rainfall days in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average rainfall days in February: 8.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in February
Columbus, NY

Average snowfall in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average snowfall in February: 9.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Columbus, NY

Average snowfall days in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average snowfall days in February: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Columbus, NY

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Columbus, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Columbus, NY

Average sunshine days in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average sunshine days in February: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

Average UV index in February
Columbus, NY

Average UV index in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Columbus, NY

Average cloud cover in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average cloud cover in February: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in February
Columbus, NY

Average visibility in February - Columbus, NY
  • Average visibility in February: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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