February weather forecast
Gävle, Sweden

As the calendar rolls into February, Gävle continues to shiver in chilly weather conditions with a slight increase in daylight hours. February brings more sunshine and a substantial rise in daylight hours to 9.1 hours from 6.7 hours in January, but the temperature observes a negligible change, the high merely shifts from -0.7°C (30.7°F) to 0.1°C (32.2°F). February’s palpable chill sets the perfect backdrop for warming up at Gävle’s various eateries and breweries, providing an enjoyable culinary experience. Despite the drop in temperature, winter tourism remains steady due to the city’s preparatory measures during this frosty season.

Temperature

The advent of February brings an average high-temperature of an icy 0.1°C (32.2°F), almost identical to the preceding month. The average low-temperature, in February, is a subzero cold -7.3°C (18.9°F).

Rainfall

In Gävle, in February, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Gävle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152 days and collects up to 618mm (24.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:00. On the last day of February, in Gävle, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:15 CET.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 0 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.