February weather forecast
Buckhannon, WV

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Weather in February

In February, the winter cold starts to give way in Buckhannon, West Virginia, promising a subtle transition towards spring. The thermometer often rises to a peak of 40.1°F (4.5°C), providing small relief from the freezing winter temperatures. Though snow continues to fall, the total amount decreases from January, indicating the gradual shift of seasons. Buckhannon inhabitants use this period to prepare for the forthcoming spring. This month's weather conditions often serve as a barometer of seasonal changes, considered a transition period.

Temperature

Entering February in Buckhannon, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still icy 40.1°F (4.5°C), exhibiting a minimal shift from January's 35.4°F (1.9°C). Buckhannon records an average nighttime low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout February.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Buckhannon.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout February, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Buckhannon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buckhannon, during February, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.46" (215mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Buckhannon, the average sunshine in February is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in February?

In Buckhannon, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What are the most humid months in Buckhannon?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Buckhannon, in February, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In Buckhannon, West Virginia, in February, during 13.8 snowfall days, 8.46" (215mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Buckhannon have in February?

In Buckhannon, West Virginia, the average day length in February is 10h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Buckhannon?

In Buckhannon, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Buckhannon, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Buckhannon is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average temperature in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average high temperature in February: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average pressure in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average pressure in February: 30.09"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
Buckhannon, WV

Average wind speed in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average humidity in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average humidity in February: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average rainfall in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average rainfall in February: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average rainfall days in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in February: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average snowfall in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average snowfall in February: 8.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average snowfall days in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in February: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average sunshine days in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average sunshine days in February: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average UV index in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Buckhannon, WV

Average cloud cover in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average cloud cover in February: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in February
Buckhannon, WV

Average visibility in February - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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