Australia Weather in February: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In February, Australia experiences the peak of its summer season. The average temperature for the entire country is around 26°C (79°F), with southern areas such as Melbourne and Sydney slightly cooler in the low 20s°C (low 70s°F), and northern areas like Brisbane and Cairns warmer in the high 20s°C to low 30s°C (mid to upper 80s°F). The Outback can be extremely hot with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F). February is part of the wet season for northern parts of Australia, including Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia. These areas can experience heavy rainfall, tropical storms, and even cyclones. The Great Barrier Reef region is particularly prone to wet weather in February, with high humidity and an average of 14 rainy days throughout the month.
What is the temperature in Australia in February?
In Australia in February the average air temperature is 19.4°C (66.9°F). The outside temperature in Australia feels like 19.2°C (66.6°F) on a typical February day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.9°C (80.5°F) and feels like 26.3°C (79.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 12.7°C (54.9°F) which feels like 12.5°C (54.6°F).
How hot is Australia in February?
The hot temperature in February in Australia rises to 35°C (95°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 65.5% humidity. During hottest days of February it feels like 34.1 °C (93.4°F). The average maximum temp in Australia is 26.9°C (93.4°F) during day time in February.
How cold is Australia in February?
The coldest temp in Australia in February drops to 7.9°C (46.2°F) during the cold nights. With 25.8km/h (16mph) winds and 65.5% humidity it feels like 5°C (41°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F) during night time in February.
Does it rain in Australia in February?
Yes, it rains for 14 days in Australia in February averaging 1.55 mm of precipitation. There is a 46.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of February in Australia.
How much does it rain in Australia throughout February?
The average precipitation level throughout February in Australia is 1.55 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day. It rains for an average of 14 days out of the entire month.
Is Australia windy in February?
The average speed of wind in Australia during February is 25.8km/h (16mph) and average windgust is 38.7km/h (24.1mph). On some days in February wind can reach up to 37.4km/h (23.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Australia in February?
Most days of February the wind is blowing from South direction in Australia.
What are the humidity levels in Australia in February?
The average humidity levels in Australia in February are 65.5%. Daily humidity levels in Australia range from 49% to 83.5% during February.
How many hours of daylight are there in Australia in February?
There are 13 hours 23 minutes of daylight on average in Australia in February. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Australia in February is at 6:35:24 and the sunset is at 19:58:37.
What is the cloud coverage in Australia in February?
Clouds cover 55.9% of the sky on average throughout February in Australia. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.7% to 97% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in February in Australia?
The average UV index in Australia is 9 in February. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Australia in February?
The average solar radiation is 265.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Australia during February. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 91.2 W/m2 to 343.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during February in Australia?
The average solar energy during February in Australia is 22.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 7.7 MJ/m2, to 29.7 MJ/m2 during February.
Are there severe weather risks in Australia in February?
Yes, there is a 10.7% risk for severe weather in Australia in February.
What is the air pressure in Australia in February?
On average the air pressure in Australia in February is 1012.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 995.7 mb to 1026.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Australia in February?
The average daylight visibility in Australia in February is 10.1 km (6.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.8 km (5.5 miles) to 11.8 km (7.3 miles) throughout February.
What is the dew point in Australia in February?
The average dew point in Australia during February is 11.6°C (52.9°F).
Where is the data for Australia climate in February coming from?
The climate data for Australia in February is collected from the following weather stations.
- TUGGERANONG ISABELLA PLAINS, AS
- CANBERRA, AS
- BRAIDWOOD RACECOURSE AWS, AS
- GOULBURN AIRPORT AWS, AS
- MOUNT GININI, AS
- FW0067 Duffy AU
- YSCB