Greenland Weather in February: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In February, Greenland has extremely cold weather conditions, with average temperatures around -10 °C (14 °F) and lows of around -14.3 °C (6.2 °F). High temperatures can occasionally reach above freezing, with average highs of -6.7 °C (19.9 °F), but this is still relatively cold. Greenland experiences very strong winds in February, with average speeds of 45.3 km/h (28.2 mph) and gusts that can reach up to 51.8 km/h (32.2 mph). It is also a very snowy month, with an average of 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) of snowfall. Greenland is known for its icy conditions, and February is no exception. Travelers to Greenland can expect heavy snowfall, with a 42.1% chance of snow cover. There is also a 92.9% chance of precipitation, which is likely to be in the form of snow. Greenland receives an average of 3.32 mm (0.13 in) of liquid equivalent precipitation, which is roughly equivalent to 1.1 cm (0.43 in) of melted snow. February is a relatively cloudy month in Greenland, with 88.4% cloud cover.
What is the temperature in Greenland in February?
Average air temperature in Greenland is -10°C (14°F) in February. The outside temperature in Greenland feels like -17.8°C (-0°F) on a typical February day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is -6.7°C (20°F) and feels like -11.9°C (10.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -14.3°C (6.2°F) which feels like -24°C (-11.3°F).
How cold is Greenland in February?
The coldest temp in Greenland in February drops to -27.5°C (-17.5°F) during the cold nights. With 45.3km/h (28.1mph) winds and 73.9% humidity it feels like -38°C (-36.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -14.3°C (6.2°F) during night time in February.
Does it rain in Greenland in February?
Yes, it rains for 2 days in Greenland in February averaging 3.32 mm of precipitation. Greenland has a 92.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of February.
How much does it rain in Greenland throughout February?
Greenland has 3.32 mm (0.13 inch) of rain per day on average in February. It rains for an average of 2 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Greenland in February?
Yes, it snows in Greenland during February. The average snowfall is 1.1 cm (0.43 inch) per day. And there is 10.46 cm (4.12 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Greenland windy in February?
The average speed of wind in Greenland during February is 45.3km/h (28.1mph) and average windgust is 51.8km/h (32.2mph). On some days in February wind can reach up to 109.4km/h (68mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Greenland in February?
Most days of February the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Greenland.
What are the humidity levels in Greenland in February?
The average humidity levels in Greenland in February are 73.9%. Daily humidity levels in Greenland range from 63.5% to 90.5% during February.
How many hours of daylight are in Greenland in February?
Greenland has 8 hours 33 minutes of daylight in February on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Greenland in February is at 8:24:20 and the sunset is at 16:58:15.
What is the cloud coverage in Greenland in February?
Clouds cover 88.4% of the sky on average throughout February in Greenland. The cloud coverage ranges from 67% to 97.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in February in Greenland?
The average UV index in Greenland is 1.4 in February. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 2.
What is the solar radiation in Greenland in February?
The average solar radiation is 30 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Greenland during February. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 15 W/m2 to 53.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during February in Greenland?
The average solar energy during February in Greenland is 2.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.4 MJ/m2, to 4.5 MJ/m2 during February.
Are there severe weather risks in Greenland in February?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Greenland in February.
What is the air pressure in Greenland in February?
On average the air pressure in Greenland in February is 994.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 977 mb to 1007.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Greenland in February?
The average daylight visibility in Greenland in February is 20.1 km (12.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 3.1 km (1.9 miles) to 38.3 km (23.8 miles) throughout February.
What is the dew point in Greenland in February?
The average dew point in Greenland during February is -13.9°C (7°F).
Where is the data for Greenland climate in February coming from?
The climate data for Greenland in February is collected from the following weather stations.
- NUUK GODTHAAB, GL
- BGGH