Pontefract Weather in February

What's the weather like in Pontefract (England) in February 2024?

The climate in Pontefract during February can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

February is in the winter in Pontefract and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

Pontefract weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Nightly temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Average temperature 3.5°C 38.3°F
Daily sunshine 2.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 41 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 6.4°C 43.6°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average February is the driest month of the year in Pontefract with around 41mm 1.6 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Pontefract

Pontefract average temperature in February

February rainfall

Pontefract average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Pontefract average rain in February

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 Pontefract in February 2024.

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Pontefract weather stats

Pontefract weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: February 41mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: August 63mm 2.5ins
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