February 2025 Weather Report for Friesland
February in Friesland proved to be a notably cold and dry month, with temperatures running significantly below normal and precipitation falling well short of typical levels. The province experienced considerable variation in weather conditions throughout the month, ranging from harsh winter cold to mild spring-like warmth, while sunshine hours exceeded the seasonal average.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February in Friesland reached 2.9 degrees Celsius, which is 2.1 degrees below the normal value of 5.0 degrees. This substantial temperature deficit reflects the influence of cold air masses during much of the month. The coldest conditions occurred on February 17 in Dantumadiel, where temperatures plummeted to minus 7.8 degrees Celsius. In sharp contrast, the warmest day of the month was recorded on February 21 in Ooststellingwerf, where temperatures climbed to 17.0 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the dramatic temperature swings characteristic of late winter weather patterns.
Precipitation Patterns
February was exceptionally dry across Friesland, with an average total precipitation of just 40.4 millimeters compared to the normal value of 81.1 millimeters. This represents a 50 percent deficit from typical February rainfall. The wettest day occurred on February 27 in Súdwest-Fryslân, where 15.1 millimeters of rain fell. The same municipality recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 49.1 millimeters, indicating that rainfall was concentrated in specific areas and periods rather than distributed evenly throughout the province.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the cold temperatures, Friesland enjoyed abundant sunshine during February. The province recorded 142.8 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 116.7 hours by 22 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the significant temperature anomaly and precipitation deficit, created distinctive weather conditions for the month. The combination of cold temperatures, dry conditions, and increased sunshine hours made February 2025 a notably unusual month for Friesland's winter weather patterns.