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Rutherford Weather in February

Rutherford in February

The short of it: Rutherford in February averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 103 mm · daylight 13 h 18 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Rutherford an average February high of 30°, a low of 18° and some 103 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 103 mm.

The sun is up for about 13 h 18 min in mid-February, 47 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Rutherford runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Aberglasslyn, 2 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Rutherford, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 24 mm more rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 18 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AberglasslynNew South Wales2 km N30°18°105 mm
MaitlandNew South Wales3 km SE30°18°106 mm
East MaitlandNew South Wales6 km SE30°18°106 mm
MetfordNew South Wales9 km SE29°18°111 mm
AshtonfieldNew South Wales9 km SE29°18°111 mm
ChisholmNew South Wales11 km ESE29°18°114 mm
ThorntonNew South Wales12 km SE29°18°114 mm
Kurri KurriNew South Wales12 km SSW29°18°98 mm

The Almanac · Rutherford Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 103 mm.

Climate of Rutherford by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°79 mm11 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦
February30°18°103 mm11 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦
March28°16°100 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
April25°13°75 mm8 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
May22°10°55 mm9 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June19°8°71 mm9 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
July18°6°45 mm11 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°6°28 mm11 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°39 mm12 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°12°59 mm11 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
November27°15°80 mm12 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
December29°16°83 mm11 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rutherford in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rutherford in February?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 30°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 103 mm.

Is February a good time to visit Rutherford?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Rutherford in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 0 min in June to 14 h 18 min in December.

Does it snow in Rutherford in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rutherford in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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