Kirkby in Ashfield Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Kirkby in Ashfield

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
6.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.7°C
Avg Temp
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3.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
50 mm
Avg Humidity
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92%
Avg Wind
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4 m/s
Avg Solar
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1.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Kirkby in Ashfield February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Kirkby in Ashfield, with average highs near 6.6°C and lows around 0.7°C (mean 3.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 50 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

Kirkby in Ashfield February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Kirkby in Ashfield. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Kirkby in Ashfield was 2024 — when the month averaged 6.8°C — while the coldest was 1986 at -1.7°C. Typical February days reach 6.6°C with nights near 0.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.0°C→5.4°C+3.4°C
Max Temp4.8°C→8.3°C+3.5°C
Min Temp-0.9°C→2.4°C+3.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-2.0°C–0.3°C1 yr (2%)
0.3°C–2.5°C11 yr (24%)
2.5°C–4.8°C18 yr (40%)
4.8°C–7.0°C15 yr (33%)

Kirkby in Ashfield February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Kirkby in Ashfield, averaging 50 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2020 with 126 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 13 mm.

Kirkby in Ashfield February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kirkby in Ashfield during February averages 92%. The most humid February was 2010 at 95%, and the least humid was 2016 at 89%.

Kirkby in Ashfield February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 1.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kirkby in Ashfield. The sunniest February was 1986 at 1.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1994, 1996 and 2011 at 1.1.

Kirkby in Ashfield February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kirkby in Ashfield during February is 4 m/s. The windiest February was 1990 at 6.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2010 at 2.8 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Kirkby in Ashfield

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Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How February Ranks in Kirkby in Ashfield

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Kirkby in Ashfield Weather by Month

Kirkby in Ashfield February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.0°C3.9°C4.0°C3.6°C5.3°C+3.3°C
Avg High4.9°C6.9°C6.9°C6.6°C8.3°C+3.4°C
Avg Low-0.9°C0.9°C1.0°C0.6°C2.4°C+3.3°C
Avg Rain40 mm47 mm53 mm47 mm71 mm+31 mm

Extreme February Records in Kirkby in Ashfield

🔥Warmest February16.2°C2019
🧊Coldest February-9.3°C2012
🌧️Wettest February126 mm2020
🏜️Driest February13 mm1993
🌬️Windiest February6.4 m/s1990

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Kirkby in Ashfield have risen by about 3.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -9.3°C (2012) to a record high of 16.2°C (2019).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 50 mm, with a wettest year of 126 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Kirkby in Ashfield?

A quieter season to visit Kirkby in Ashfield

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Kirkby in Ashfield. That said, February — with days averaging 6.6°C and nights around 0.7°C (mean 3.7°C) and moderate rainfall (50 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Kirkby in Ashfield'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 →

Kirkby in Ashfield Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Kirkby in Ashfield, with average highs near 6.6°C and lows around 0.7°C (mean 3.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 50 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 50 mm of rainfall in Kirkby in Ashfield, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 126 mm (2020), and the driest just 13 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 92% and average wind speed is 4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.4 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 risen by about 3.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.8°C to 8.3°C and overnight lows from -0.9°C to 2.4°C over the same span.
February Weather in Kirkby in Ashfield, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20257.1°C4.3°C1.4°C15.1°C-2.8°C42 mm93%3.7 m/s1.3
2024 🔥9.7°C6.8°C3.9°C14.1°C-0.1°C94 mm93%3.9 m/s1.3
20239.4°C6.1°C2.8°C13.8°C-3.2°C13 mm90%3.5 m/s1.5
20229.0°C5.8°C2.6°C13.7°C-0.4°C82 mm90%5.5 m/s1.4
20216.5°C3.8°C1.1°C14.2°C-5.3°C68 mm91%4 m/s1.4
2020 🌧️8.2°C5.2°C2.3°C12.7°C-0.8°C126 mm91%5.8 m/s1.4
201910.0°C6.1°C2.2°C16.2°C-4.4°C34 mm91%3.6 m/s1.7
20184.8°C1.7°C-1.3°C10.4°C-6.0°C39 mm90%3.7 m/s1.4
20177.7°C5.1°C2.6°C14.5°C-2.3°C56 mm93%4.1 m/s1.2
20166.9°C3.7°C0.5°C12.5°C-3.4°C50 mm89%4.2 m/s1.5
20156.0°C3.0°C0.1°C10.3°C-3.6°C39 mm93%3.6 m/s1.4
20147.8°C5.0°C2.3°C11.2°C-0.8°C57 mm90%5.5 m/s1.4
20134.4°C1.7°C-1.0°C8.1°C-3.7°C45 mm92%3.4 m/s1.3
20126.3°C3.0°C-0.4°C16.0°C-9.3°C23 mm91%3.2 m/s1.4
20117.9°C5.2°C2.6°C13.0°C-2.5°C70 mm94%4.1 m/s1.1
20103.9°C1.4°C-1.2°C7.0°C-3.8°C62 mm95%2.8 m/s1.2
20095.5°C2.9°C0.4°C10.8°C-5.1°C43 mm94%2.9 m/s1.3
20088.1°C4.3°C0.5°C12.4°C-4.4°C28 mm91%3.7 m/s1.5
20078.0°C5.0°C2.1°C12.8°C-3.9°C80 mm93%3.3 m/s1.3
20065.6°C3.0°C0.4°C9.7°C-2.8°C45 mm91%3.6 m/s1.2
20055.9°C3.3°C0.6°C10.5°C-3.6°C41 mm91%3.8 m/s1.4
20047.2°C4.4°C1.6°C14.5°C-3.6°C38 mm90%3.9 m/s1.5
20035.9°C2.9°C-0.1°C11.5°C-3.9°C31 mm94%3.2 m/s1.6
20028.6°C5.7°C2.8°C12.7°C-2.3°C82 mm91%5.6 m/s1.4
20016.2°C3.2°C0.2°C11.9°C-3.3°C71 mm94%3.3 m/s1.5
20008.0°C4.9°C1.7°C11.0°C-2.6°C64 mm91%4.8 m/s1.4
19996.8°C4.0°C1.1°C11.2°C-2.8°C33 mm91%4.5 m/s1.5
19989.6°C6.5°C3.3°C15.0°C-3.8°C14 mm92%4.2 m/s1.2
19978.6°C5.4°C2.3°C12.3°C-2.3°C66 mm90%5.7 m/s1.3
19964.3°C1.5°C-1.3°C8.7°C-5.2°C60 mm90%4 m/s1.1
19958.0°C5.0°C2.1°C13.2°C-2.0°C69 mm92%4.7 m/s1.3
19944.6°C1.7°C-1.2°C9.6°C-5.8°C57 mm92%3.7 m/s1.1
19936.6°C3.7°C0.8°C11.8°C-3.6°C13 mm92%3.3 m/s1.2
19927.6°C4.4°C1.1°C13.2°C-2.7°C26 mm91%3.9 m/s1.4
19913.8°C0.8°C-2.2°C12.9°C-8.4°C47 mm93%3.1 m/s1.4
19909.0°C6.0°C3.0°C14.7°C-2.9°C87 mm90%6.4 m/s1.3
19897.8°C4.7°C1.6°C12.5°C-3.2°C51 mm90%5 m/s1.4
19886.5°C3.4°C0.2°C12.0°C-3.0°C43 mm91%4.9 m/s1.3
19875.1°C2.2°C-0.7°C11.8°C-7.2°C45 mm93%3 m/s1.2
1986 ❄️0.8°C-1.7°C-4.1°C2.6°C-7.8°C24 mm91%3.8 m/s1.8
19854.3°C1.2°C-1.9°C11.2°C-9.2°C21 mm91%3.3 m/s1.6
19845.2°C2.2°C-0.9°C9.9°C-3.3°C48 mm92%3.7 m/s1.3
19833.5°C0.9°C-1.7°C8.3°C-4.8°C34 mm90%4 m/s—
19826.5°C3.6°C0.7°C11.5°C-3.1°C34 mm94%3.7 m/s—
19814.6°C1.9°C-0.9°C10.5°C-4.4°C57 mm93%3.5 m/s—

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

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Kirkby in Ashfield February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kirkby in Ashfield in February?▼

The average high in February is around 6.6°C with lows near 0.7°C (mean 3.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kirkby in Ashfield in February?▼

February averages 50 mm of rainfall in Kirkby in Ashfield, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 126 mm in 2020.

What was the hottest February on record in Kirkby in Ashfield?▼

The hottest February reached 16.2°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to -9.3°C in 2012.

Has February in Kirkby in Ashfield gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 3.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.8°C to 8.3°C and overnight lows from -0.9°C to 2.4°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Kirkby in Ashfield?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Kirkby in Ashfield and one of the drier months, so plan for around 6.6°C daytime highs and 0.7°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Kirkby in Ashfield?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Kirkby in Ashfield, averaging 3.7°C.

What should I pack for Kirkby in Ashfield in February?▼

For February in Kirkby in Ashfield, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 6.6°C and lows of 0.7°C.

Is Kirkby in Ashfield humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 92% — quite humid.

How windy is Kirkby in Ashfield in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 4 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 6.4 m/s (1990).

Which February had the most rainfall in Kirkby in Ashfield?▼

The wettest February on record was 2020 with 126 mm. On average, February sees 50 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 Kirkby in Ashfield 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.