February is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Dukes County, and not recommended. February is too cold for swimming in Dukes County for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Dukes County in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
Also consider one of our other suggestions for February.
The average maximum temperature in Dukes County in February is 4°. The average maximum temperature is 4° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average temperature in Dukes County in February is -0°. The average temperature ranges is -1° in the previous month and 3° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Dukes County in February is -4°. The minimum temperature is -5° in the previous month and -1° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Dukes County in February are 10.6 and there are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day on average during February making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Dukes County in February is typically 2.6 during February. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Dukes County in February is 4.1° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.
The average total rainfall in Dukes County in February is 7.3cm and on average there are 10.7 rainy days in February making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Dukes County in February is -1° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is -1° in the previous month and 1° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Dukes County in February is typically 84.5%. The maximum relative humidity is 85.3% in the previous month and 86.5% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Dukes County in February is typically 68.3%. The average relative humidity is 70.4% in the previous month and 69.3% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Dukes County in February is typically 31kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 31kmh in the previous month and 31kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Dukes County in February is typically 18kmh. The average wind speed is 18kmh in the previous month and 18kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Dukes County in February is from the West-Northwest.