February weather forecast
Van, Turkey

In February, the wintry grip in Van begins to loosen slightly with the temperature rising to 2.6°C (36.7°F) from 1.9°C (35.4°F) in January, but it still remains predominantly a winter month. The city experiences sporadic snowfall that softens into mid-spring drizzles. The frosty breath of winter dwindles albeit slightly as spring peeks from the horizon. February does witness an increased daylight which infuses a feeling of a forthcoming spring. Compared to the proceeding March weather, February still retains the winter charm but with an added hint of spring warmth.

Temperature

As Van welcomes February, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still icy 2.6°C (36.7°F), showing little deviation from January's 1.9°C (35.4°F). An average minimum temperature of -7.2°C (19°F) is recorded in Van during the month of February.

Humidity

In Van, Turkey, the average relative humidity in February is 77%.

Rainfall

In Van, during February, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 386mm (15.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Van. February has the most snowfall days of the year in Van. Snow falls for 10 days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Van is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of February, in Van, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:58 +03.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Van is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.