Riverton Weather in February
What's the weather like in Riverton (Southland) in February 2024?
The climate in Riverton during February can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
February is in the summer in Riverton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19°C 66.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.5°C 47.3°F |
| Average temperature | 13.8°C 56.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 70 mm 2.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.2°C 55.8°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 15.2kph 10 mph |
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Riverton with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February temperatures in Riverton
February rainfall
February hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Riverton in February 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Riverton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 65mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 105mm 4.1ins |
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