Melton Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Melton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
34 mm
Avg Humidity
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60%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Melton February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Melton, with average highs near 27.5°C and lows around 12.2°C (mean 19.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 34 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

Melton February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Melton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Melton was 1997 — when the month averaged 23.1°C — while the coldest was 2005 at 16.5°C. Typical February days reach 27.5°C with nights near 12.2°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.8°C→19.6°C-1.2°C
Max Temp29.1°C→27.0°C-2.1°C
Min Temp12.4°C→12.2°C-0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–18.0°C3 yr (7%)
18.0°C–20.0°C22 yr (49%)
20.0°C–22.0°C15 yr (33%)
22.0°C–24.0°C5 yr (11%)

Melton February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Melton, averaging 34 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2005 with 119 mm, while the driest was 1983 at 3 mm.

Melton February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Melton during February averages 60%. The most humid February was 2011 at 78%, and the least humid was 1983 at 47%.

Melton February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 6.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Melton. The sunniest February was 1991 at 7.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 5.5.

Melton February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Melton during February is 3.2 m/s. The windiest February was 1991 at 3.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2011 at 2.8 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Melton

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

How February Ranks in Melton

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Melton Weather by Month

Melton February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.1°C19.5°C20.0°C20.1°C19.5°C-0.6°C
Avg High28.4°C27.1°C27.5°C27.5°C26.7°C-1.7°C
Avg Low11.8°C12.0°C12.4°C12.6°C12.2°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain17 mm45 mm36 mm43 mm26 mm+9 mm

Extreme February Records in Melton

🔥Warmest February43.9°C2009
🧊Coldest February4.6°C2005
🌧️Wettest February119 mm2005
🏜️Driest February3 mm1983
🌬️Windiest February3.6 m/s1991

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Melton have fallen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of 4.6°C (2005) to a record high of 43.9°C (2009).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 34 mm, with a wettest year of 119 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Melton?

One of the best times to visit Melton

February is one of the best times to visit Melton. Expect days averaging 27.5°C and nights around 12.2°C (mean 19.9°C) — warmer than Melton's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (34 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Melton'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 →

Melton Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Melton, with average highs near 27.5°C and lows around 12.2°C (mean 19.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 34 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 34 mm of rainfall in Melton, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 119 mm (2005), and the driest just 3 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 60% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.4 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 fallen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.1°C to 27°C and overnight lows from 12.4°C to 12.2°C over the same span.
February Weather in Melton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.3°C21.3°C13.4°C37.6°C7.0°C22 mm57%3.4 m/s6.7
202428.2°C20.2°C12.2°C36.7°C7.6°C6 mm60%3.3 m/s7
202325.9°C18.9°C11.8°C38.2°C7.9°C20 mm64%3.2 m/s6.4
202226.3°C19.4°C12.4°C35.4°C8.7°C6 mm63%3.1 m/s6.5
202125.4°C18.4°C11.4°C32.7°C7.4°C14 mm65%3.1 m/s6.2
202024.9°C18.5°C12.1°C31.6°C4.8°C89 mm73%3.1 m/s5.6
201928.0°C19.9°C11.8°C39.4°C6.4°C17 mm56%3.1 m/s6.7
201828.2°C20.6°C12.9°C36.6°C8.8°C5 mm57%3.3 m/s6.5
201726.6°C19.0°C11.3°C39.5°C6.7°C37 mm61%3.1 m/s6.5
201627.5°C20.1°C12.7°C39.0°C8.5°C8 mm63%2.9 m/s6.6
201528.3°C20.8°C13.3°C36.4°C9.9°C45 mm63%3 m/s6.3
201429.3°C20.9°C12.4°C42.3°C7.9°C12 mm54%3.2 m/s6.5
201328.7°C21.2°C13.7°C35.6°C8.1°C55 mm58%2.9 m/s6.5
201226.4°C19.8°C13.2°C35.7°C8.7°C85 mm64%3.2 m/s5.8
201123.8°C17.7°C11.6°C34.1°C5.4°C112 mm78%2.8 m/s5.5
201027.8°C20.6°C13.5°C36.0°C7.6°C50 mm64%3.3 m/s6.2
200928.8°C20.9°C13.0°C43.9°C7.7°C4 mm55%3.5 m/s6.7
200825.1°C18.3°C11.5°C34.0°C6.8°C24 mm64%3.3 m/s6.3
200730.1°C22.4°C14.7°C37.2°C9.2°C28 mm60%3 m/s6.6
200626.3°C18.9°C11.6°C35.5°C7.8°C28 mm63%3.2 m/s6.7
2005 ❄️ 🌧️23.3°C16.5°C9.8°C34.7°C4.6°C119 mm71%3.1 m/s5.8
200428.1°C19.8°C11.6°C40.3°C8.4°C13 mm59%3.1 m/s6.3
200327.9°C20.4°C13.0°C34.4°C8.9°C31 mm62%3.1 m/s6.1
200225.3°C18.1°C10.8°C33.9°C7.5°C57 mm63%3.4 m/s5.9
200129.9°C22.2°C14.4°C36.9°C10.0°C17 mm56%3.3 m/s6.5
200030.5°C22.2°C13.8°C38.5°C7.6°C44 mm55%3.2 m/s6.3
199927.9°C20.7°C13.6°C36.0°C7.5°C47 mm62%2.9 m/s6.1
199828.1°C19.7°C11.2°C39.1°C5.4°C36 mm55%3.1 m/s6.8
1997 🔥31.7°C23.1°C14.6°C40.0°C10.0°C5 mm52%3.1 m/s6.7
199624.8°C17.5°C10.3°C35.8°C5.9°C74 mm65%3.3 m/s6.2
199527.8°C20.1°C12.4°C38.2°C7.2°C19 mm57%3.2 m/s6.5
199427.1°C19.7°C12.3°C35.3°C6.4°C87 mm67%3 m/s5.7
199325.4°C18.5°C11.7°C36.9°C6.3°C49 mm66%3.5 m/s6.1
199225.2°C18.2°C11.2°C35.6°C6.3°C14 mm62%3.3 m/s6.4
199127.6°C19.0°C10.5°C39.4°C5.8°C3 mm58%3.6 m/s7.3
199024.9°C18.3°C11.8°C33.1°C9.1°C112 mm71%3 m/s5.7
198928.1°C20.3°C12.6°C37.7°C9.4°C15 mm58%3.5 m/s6.5
198827.0°C19.0°C10.9°C37.2°C6.6°C14 mm57%3.4 m/s6.9
198727.6°C18.9°C10.3°C37.5°C5.1°C56 mm55%3.1 m/s6.5
198626.9°C18.9°C10.8°C36.0°C5.4°C15 mm53%3.3 m/s6.6
198527.3°C19.1°C10.8°C36.7°C6.2°C6 mm52%3.3 m/s6.7
198428.2°C19.7°C11.2°C35.2°C7.5°C17 mm57%3.3 m/s6.5
198332.0°C22.8°C13.6°C42.7°C9.2°C3 mm47%3.1 m/s—
198228.8°C20.4°C12.1°C39.0°C6.7°C5 mm51%3.3 m/s—
198129.3°C21.8°C14.3°C39.6°C9.9°C22 mm56%3.3 m/s—

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

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Melton February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Melton in February?▼

The average high in February is around 27.5°C with lows near 12.2°C (mean 19.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Melton in February?▼

February averages 34 mm of rainfall in Melton, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 119 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest February on record in Melton?▼

The hottest February reached 43.9°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 4.6°C in 2005.

Has February in Melton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.1°C to 27°C and overnight lows from 12.4°C to 12.2°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Melton?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Melton and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.5°C daytime highs and 12.2°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Melton?▼

Not quite — February is the 11th coolest month in Melton, averaging 19.9°C.

What should I pack for Melton in February?▼

For February in Melton, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.5°C and lows of 12.2°C.

Is Melton humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 60% — moderately humid.

How windy is Melton in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.2 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.6 m/s (1991).

Which February had the most rainfall in Melton?▼

The wettest February on record was 2005 with 119 mm. On average, February sees 34 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 Melton 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.