February weather forecast
Hillsborough, NC

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Hillsborough, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.8°F (11°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

February's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a fresh 51.8°F (11°C), hardly different from the previous month. Throughout February, Hillsborough records an average temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout February, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hillsborough, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.7 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hillsborough, during February, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of February, in Hillsborough, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Hillsborough is 5.8h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are February temperatures?

In Hillsborough, in February, the average high-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Hillsborough in February?

In Hillsborough, in February, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In Hillsborough, during February, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hillsborough have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average temperature in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average high temperature in February: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average pressure in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average pressure in February: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average wind speed in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average wind speed in February: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average humidity in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average humidity in February: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average rainfall in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average rainfall days in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average rainfall days in February: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average snowfall in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average snowfall days in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average snowfall days in February: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average sunshine days in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average UV index in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average cloud cover in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average cloud cover in February: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in February
Hillsborough, NC

Average visibility in February - Hillsborough, NC
  • 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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