February weather forecast
Salisbury, NC

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Weather in February

February continues the cold weather pattern of the previous month, with a gradual increase in daily temperatures. The lowest temperature climbs minimally to 35.1°F (1.7°C) in this month. The noticeable difference is in the reduced snowfall, hinting at the approaching transition into spring. Despite the cold, the day extends by nearly an hour compared to the previous month, creating more sunlight hours for outdoor activities. So, residents can anticipate longer daylight hours, and ever so slightly warmer days.

Temperature

January's transformation into February witnesses an average high-temperature of a cool 52°F (11.1°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. In February, Salisbury reports a consistent average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Salisbury, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in February is 74%.

Rainfall

In Salisbury, in February, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Salisbury. In Salisbury, in February, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Salisbury, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of February in Salisbury, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 6.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in February suggests the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in February?

In Salisbury, 52°F (11.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.1°F (1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February in Salisbury is 74%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Salisbury, in February, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Salisbury, in February, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salisbury have in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Salisbury, the average sunshine duration in February is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Salisbury, NC

Average temperature in February - Salisbury, NC
  • Average high temperature in February: 52°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: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in February
Salisbury, NC

Average pressure in February - Salisbury, NC
  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Salisbury, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Salisbury, NC

Average humidity in February - Salisbury, NC
  • Average humidity in February: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in February
Salisbury, NC

Average rainfall in February - Salisbury, NC
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in February
Salisbury, NC

Average rainfall days in February - Salisbury, NC
  • Average rainfall days in February: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Salisbury, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Salisbury, NC

Average snowfall days in February - Salisbury, 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, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Salisbury, NC

Average sunshine days in February - Salisbury, NC
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Salisbury, NC

Average UV index in February - Salisbury, NC
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Salisbury, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in February
Salisbury, NC

Average visibility in February - Salisbury, 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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