February weather forecast
Petroleum, WV

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Petroleum, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in February, hardly different from the 36.7°F (2.6°C) recorded in January. In the month of February, the average temperature in Petroleum dips to a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Petroleum, West Virginia, in February, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.2 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petroleum, West Virginia, are January through April, October through December. In Petroleum, in February, during 12 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Petroleum, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.4 days and aggregates up to 21.81" (554mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Petroleum, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 45min.
On the first day of February in Petroleum, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Petroleum is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Petroleum 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Petroleum in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Petroleum, is 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27°F (-2.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Petroleum?

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

What is the average humidity in February in Petroleum?

In February, the average relative humidity in Petroleum, West Virginia, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Petroleum in February?

In Petroleum, in February, during 12.8 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Petroleum in February?

In Petroleum, West Virginia, in February, during 12 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February in Petroleum?

In Petroleum, West Virginia, the average day length in February is 10h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Petroleum?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Petroleum, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Petroleum have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February in Petroleum is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Petroleum?

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

What is the UV index reading in February in Petroleum?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Petroleum, WV

Average temperature in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average high temperature in February: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Petroleum, WV

Average pressure in February - Petroleum, WV
  • 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
Petroleum, WV

Average wind speed in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average wind speed in February: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in February
Petroleum, WV

Average humidity in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average humidity in February: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in February
Petroleum, WV

Average rainfall in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average rainfall in February: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in February
Petroleum, WV

Average rainfall days in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average rainfall days in February: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in February
Petroleum, WV

Average snowfall in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average snowfall in February: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Petroleum, WV

Average snowfall days in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average snowfall days in February: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Petroleum, 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 0min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Petroleum, WV

Average sunshine days in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average sunshine days in February: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Petroleum, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in February
Petroleum, WV

Average cloud cover in February - Petroleum, WV
  • Average cloud cover in February: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in February
Petroleum, WV

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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