Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average sea temperature in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
Weather in February
Temperature
As Portsmouth steps into February, the average high-temperature holds at a still frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. In the month of February, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Portsmouth, in February, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout February, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. In Portsmouth, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.3 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).Note: Beware when you're in 44.6°F (7°C) waters; 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling and anything below 50°F (10°C) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.
Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in February leads to these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average high temperature in February: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).
Average pressure in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average pressure in February: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average wind speed in February: 10.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average humidity in February: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and November (74%).
Average rainfall in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average rainfall in February: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").
Average rainfall days in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average rainfall days in February: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average snowfall in February: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average snowfall days in February: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average sea temperature in February: 44.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Portsmouth, VA
- 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average sunshine days in February: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).
Average UV index in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average UV index in February: 3
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Portsmouth, VA
- Average cloud cover in February: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in February
Portsmouth, VA
- 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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