Cowell Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Cowell

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
16 mm
Avg Humidity
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54%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Cowell February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Cowell, with average highs near 30.1°C and lows around 16.9°C (mean 23.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 16 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

Cowell February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Cowell. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Cowell was 2000 — when the month averaged 26.1°C — while the coldest was 2002 at 21°C. Typical February days reach 30.1°C with nights near 16.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.7°C→23.7°C0°C
Max Temp30.7°C→30.3°C-0.4°C
Min Temp16.7°C→17.2°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

21.0°C–22.5°C13 yr (29%)
22.5°C–24.0°C16 yr (36%)
24.0°C–25.5°C13 yr (29%)
25.5°C–27.0°C3 yr (7%)

Cowell February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is about average for rainfall in Cowell, averaging 16 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2014 with 78 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2018 and 2019, among others at 0 mm.

Cowell February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Cowell during February averages 54%. The most humid February was 2003 at 62%, and the least humid was 1983 at 46%.

Cowell February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Cowell. The sunniest February was 1991 at 7.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1990 at 6.

Cowell February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Cowell during February is 4.2 m/s. The windiest February was 2008 at 4.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2000 at 3.8 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Cowell

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How February Ranks in Cowell

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Cowell Weather by Month

Cowell February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.1°C23.3°C23.6°C24.0°C23.5°C+0.4°C
Avg High30.0°C29.9°C30.0°C30.4°C30.0°C0°C
Avg Low16.2°C16.6°C17.3°C17.6°C17.1°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain13 mm20 mm13 mm23 mm6 mm-8 mm

Extreme February Records in Cowell

🔥Warmest February45.9°C2017
🧊Coldest February10.8°C1987
🌧️Wettest February78 mm2014
🏜️Driest February0 mm1991
🌬️Windiest February4.8 m/s2008

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Cowell have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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February has ranged from a record low of 10.8°C (1987) to a record high of 45.9°C (2017).

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Rainfall in February is about average for rainfall, averaging 16 mm, with a wettest year of 78 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Cowell?

One of the best times to visit Cowell

February is one of the best times to visit Cowell. Expect days averaging 30.1°C and nights around 16.9°C (mean 23.5°C) — warmer than Cowell's yearly average — with low rainfall (16 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Cowell's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Cowell Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Cowell, with average highs near 30.1°C and lows around 16.9°C (mean 23.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 16 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 16 mm of rainfall in Cowell, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 78 mm (2014), and the driest just 0 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 54% and average wind speed is 4.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have held steady by about 0°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 16.7°C to 17.2°C while daytime highs eased from 30.7°C to 30.3°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
February Weather in Cowell, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.2°C25.2°C18.2°C42.6°C14.9°C9 mm48%4.2 m/s7.6
202432.3°C24.7°C17.2°C41.4°C13.8°C8 mm50%4 m/s7.8
202330.9°C24.1°C17.4°C40.7°C12.0°C0 mm50%4.3 m/s7.3
202228.1°C22.4°C16.8°C36.7°C13.9°C9 mm57%4.4 m/s6.7
202128.1°C22.2°C16.2°C37.6°C10.8°C2 mm55%4.2 m/s7
202028.2°C22.3°C16.5°C37.1°C14.2°C5 mm58%4.2 m/s7.3
201931.1°C24.1°C17.1°C40.0°C12.4°C0 mm51%4 m/s7.7
201831.5°C24.9°C18.3°C41.5°C13.2°C0 mm51%3.9 m/s6.7
201730.3°C23.9°C17.4°C45.9°C13.7°C0 mm54%4.3 m/s6.7
201629.7°C23.2°C16.7°C38.8°C14.1°C5 mm58%4.2 m/s7.1
201532.1°C24.9°C17.7°C41.9°C13.8°C1 mm50%4.1 m/s7.2
2014 🌧️30.1°C23.9°C17.7°C42.5°C13.6°C78 mm55%4.4 m/s6.5
201330.6°C24.4°C18.1°C39.2°C14.2°C22 mm54%3.9 m/s6.9
201227.8°C22.2°C16.7°C36.7°C13.5°C40 mm58%4.1 m/s6.1
201129.4°C23.4°C17.5°C37.8°C14.0°C77 mm60%4 m/s6.2
201031.2°C24.8°C18.4°C39.0°C14.9°C10 mm54%3.9 m/s7.3
200931.1°C24.6°C18.1°C44.4°C14.3°C2 mm49%4.5 m/s7.2
200827.5°C21.9°C16.4°C38.6°C11.5°C4 mm55%4.8 m/s6.9
200732.0°C25.2°C18.3°C40.0°C15.1°C2 mm54%4 m/s7.4
200627.3°C21.5°C15.8°C37.3°C12.4°C12 mm60%4.6 m/s6.9
200528.2°C21.8°C15.5°C39.2°C13.3°C10 mm55%4.6 m/s7.1
200432.8°C25.4°C18.1°C43.6°C13.2°C3 mm51%4.1 m/s7.3
200328.9°C23.0°C17.1°C40.0°C13.8°C48 mm62%4.2 m/s6.2
2002 ❄️27.3°C21.0°C14.6°C39.4°C11.8°C0 mm56%4.6 m/s7.3
200131.6°C25.5°C19.3°C41.6°C14.6°C15 mm53%4.6 m/s6.8
2000 🔥32.9°C26.1°C19.3°C42.7°C15.1°C38 mm51%3.8 m/s6.5
199931.6°C24.5°C17.4°C38.0°C12.3°C8 mm52%4 m/s6.8
199830.0°C23.1°C16.2°C41.8°C11.3°C25 mm54%4.1 m/s7.6
199732.2°C25.8°C19.3°C41.1°C15.2°C56 mm56%3.9 m/s7.2
199629.9°C23.1°C16.3°C40.3°C13.1°C10 mm51%4.2 m/s7.2
199530.2°C23.3°C16.4°C39.3°C10.9°C7 mm52%4.2 m/s7.3
199429.4°C22.5°C15.6°C39.3°C13.0°C10 mm56%3.9 m/s6.9
199328.4°C22.2°C16.0°C40.1°C12.3°C6 mm57%4.4 m/s7.3
199229.0°C22.7°C16.5°C40.1°C12.1°C57 mm56%4.1 m/s6.5
199131.6°C23.9°C16.2°C43.2°C12.3°C0 mm50%4.2 m/s7.9
199026.9°C21.4°C15.8°C37.1°C11.7°C15 mm57%4.5 m/s6
198930.3°C23.3°C16.3°C40.1°C13.7°C0 mm51%4.4 m/s7.5
198828.0°C21.5°C15.0°C39.0°C12.1°C6 mm58%4.6 m/s7.3
198728.8°C22.2°C15.6°C38.4°C10.8°C26 mm52%4.1 m/s6.9
198629.1°C22.1°C15.2°C40.1°C12.7°C6 mm54%4.2 m/s7.4
198530.3°C23.1°C16.0°C38.4°C13.0°C1 mm50%4.2 m/s7.3
198430.4°C23.2°C16.0°C39.1°C12.8°C1 mm49%4.2 m/s7.3
198332.5°C25.2°C17.9°C42.9°C14.1°C30 mm46%4.1 m/s—
198230.0°C23.3°C16.6°C43.2°C12.7°C4 mm50%4.4 m/s—
198130.5°C23.7°C16.9°C42.6°C13.0°C45 mm57%4.3 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Cowell February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Cowell in February?▼

The average high in February is around 30.1°C with lows near 16.9°C (mean 23.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Cowell in February?▼

February averages 16 mm of rainfall in Cowell, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 78 mm in 2014.

What was the hottest February on record in Cowell?▼

The hottest February reached 45.9°C in 2017. The coldest dipped to 10.8°C in 1987.

Has February in Cowell gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have held steady by about 0°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 16.7°C to 17.2°C while daytime highs eased from 30.7°C to 30.3°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a good time to visit Cowell?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Cowell and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 30.1°C daytime highs and 16.9°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Cowell?▼

Not quite — February is the 11th coolest month in Cowell, averaging 23.5°C.

What should I pack for Cowell in February?▼

For February in Cowell, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.1°C and lows of 16.9°C.

Is Cowell humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 54% — relatively dry.

How windy is Cowell in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 4.2 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 4.8 m/s (2008).

Which February had the most rainfall in Cowell?▼

The wettest February on record was 2014 with 78 mm. On average, February sees 16 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Cowell behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.