Weather Report for Liège Province, Belgium: February 2025
February 2025 brought notably cooler and significantly drier conditions to Liège province compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures, substantially reduced precipitation, and above-average sunshine hours, creating an unusual winter weather pattern for the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February reached 3.4 degrees Celsius, falling 1.8 degrees below the normal value of 5.2 degrees. This cooler-than-average month saw considerable temperature variation across the province. The coldest reading was recorded in Bütgenbach on February 17, plummeting to minus 7.6 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, Huy experienced the warmest conditions on February 21, when temperatures climbed to 18.1 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature swings that occurred during the month.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved exceptionally dry, with only 30.0 millimeters of precipitation recorded across the province. This represents a dramatic 59 percent decrease from the normal monthly total of 73.3 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on February 25 in Waimes, which received 17.4 millimeters of rainfall. When examining total precipitation by location, Modave recorded the highest accumulation with 42.7 millimeters for the entire month, indicating that rainfall was concentrated in specific areas rather than distributed evenly across the province.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the cooler temperatures, sunshine hours exceeded expectations. The province enjoyed 142.3 hours of sunshine, representing a 24 percent increase above the normal value of 115.2 hours. This surplus of sunshine contributed to the relatively pleasant conditions experienced during the month, particularly during the warmer days in mid to late February.
The month's most striking feature was the combination of below-normal temperatures with significantly reduced rainfall and enhanced sunshine. The temperature extremes ranged from minus 7.6 degrees in the higher elevations of Bütgenbach to 18.1 degrees in the lower-lying Huy region, illustrating the diverse microclimates within Liège province.