February weather forecast
Potsdam, NY

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Weather in February

The chill of winter persists in February, with continual snowfall, relatively high humidity, and low daylight hours. Indicating the ending of the winter, it is slightly warmer than January. Snowfall persists with around 8.35" (212mm) of the white flakes adorning the city. Skies begin to clear towards the end of February, foretelling the upcoming arrival of spring weather patterns. Fewer daylight hours compared to the forthcoming month make the days seem shorter.

Temperature

In February, Potsdam notes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C), hardly different from the preceding month. The month of February records an average low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C) in Potsdam.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Potsdam, in February, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Potsdam, during February, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow. In Potsdam, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.7 days and aggregates up to 37.99" (965mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Potsdam, New York, 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 UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

The average high-temperature, in February, in Potsdam, is 25.9°F (-3.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What are the most humid months in Potsdam?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in February in Potsdam?

The average relative humidity in February is 90%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Potsdam, during February, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In Potsdam, New York, in February, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 2.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In Potsdam, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Potsdam, NY

Average temperature in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average high temperature in February: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in February
Potsdam, NY

Average pressure in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average pressure in February: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Potsdam, NY

Average wind speed in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in February
Potsdam, NY

Average humidity in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average humidity in February: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in February
Potsdam, NY

Average rainfall in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in February
Potsdam, NY

Average rainfall days in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Potsdam, NY

Average snowfall in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average snowfall in February: 8.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Potsdam, NY

Average snowfall days in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average snowfall days in February: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Potsdam, NY

Average sunshine days in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average sunshine days in February: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Potsdam, NY

Average UV index in February - Potsdam, NY
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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

Average cloud cover in February
Potsdam, NY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in February
Potsdam, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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