February weather forecast
Zanesville, OH

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Colorful fireworks seen in the sky above a large bridge on the Muskingum River in Zanesville, Ohio, during celebrations on Independence Day
Colorful fireworks seen in the sky above a large bridge on the Muskingum River in Zanesville, Ohio, during celebrations on Independence Day

Weather in February

February carries forward the winter curtain from January but with a slight increase in temperature. Zanesville confronts a unique condition where the snowfall increases reaching 4.02" (102mm), higher than the preceding month. February also records a minor decrease in the duration of daylight, which keeps the city under a partially dark envelope for most of the period. Despite the consistent cold, February marks the beginning of a weather transformation imminent in the upcoming months. Thus, preparing to bid farewell to winter, February invokes a mixed feel in Zanesville.

Temperature

February is marked by an average high-temperature of a still wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C), almost identical to the preceding month. During February, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Zanesville, Ohio, in February, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Zanesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.3 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 43min.
On the first day of February in Zanesville, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in February?

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 83%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Zanesville, in February, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in February?

In Zanesville, during February, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Zanesville have in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Zanesville, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Zanesville, OH

Average temperature in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average high temperature in February: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Zanesville, OH

Average pressure in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average pressure in February: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Zanesville, OH

Average wind speed in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Zanesville, OH

Average humidity in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average humidity in February: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in February
Zanesville, OH

Average rainfall in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in February
Zanesville, OH

Average rainfall days in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average rainfall days in February: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Zanesville, OH

Average snowfall in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Zanesville, OH

Average snowfall days in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average snowfall days in February: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Zanesville, OH

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Zanesville, OH

Average sunshine days in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average sunshine days in February: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

Average UV index in February
Zanesville, OH

Average UV index in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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

Average cloud cover in February
Zanesville, OH

Average cloud cover in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average cloud cover in February: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in February
Zanesville, OH

Average visibility in February - Zanesville, OH
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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