Temperatures in February
It's cold in February in Shetland Islands with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Shetland Islands in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Shetland Islands with cold temperatures, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature rises to around 8°C, with nights close to 5°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Shetland Islands will be around 8°C, with nights close to 4°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 227 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,7 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is 64% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Shetland Islands. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Shetland Islands in February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
7°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
8°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
5°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
227 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
3,7 cm | 0,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
2 days | 1 day | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is February a good time to visit Shetland Islands?
After some sun? Then February isn’t the best time to be in Shetland Islands. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Shetland Islands in February
With 12°C, Shetland Islands hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 9°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Shetland Islands
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Shetland Islands, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Shetland Islands
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Shetland Islands, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 19 days of rain in Shetland Islands.
Daily Snowfall in February in Shetland Islands
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in February in Shetland Islands, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in February.
Daily UV Index in February in Shetland Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Shetland Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in Shetland Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Shetland Islands, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Shetland Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Shetland Islands, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in February in Shetland Islands per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in February in Shetland Islands, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in February for Shetland Islands
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Shetland Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Shetland Islands by Month
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