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Pontefract weather in February (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Pontefract as February approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

February in Pontefract generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February marks the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Pontefract in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Pontefract. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pontefract climate page with graphs.

 

Pontefract, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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