Weather Report: Noord-Holland, February 2025
February 2025 brought notably cooler and considerably drier conditions to Noord-Holland compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures paired with significantly reduced rainfall, though sunshine hours exceeded typical levels for this time of year.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature across Noord-Holland during February reached 3.8 degrees Celsius, falling 2.0 degrees below the normal value of 5.8 degrees. This cooler-than-average pattern was evident throughout the month. The coldest conditions were recorded in Wijdemeren on February 17th, where temperatures dropped to minus 4.8 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the warmest day occurred in Hilversum on February 21st, when temperatures climbed to 17.6 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from the generally cool conditions.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be significantly drier than normal, with an average total precipitation of 42.3 millimeters across the province. This represents a substantial 49 percent decrease compared to the normal February precipitation of 83.3 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred in Amsterdam on February 11th, with 14.1 millimeters of rainfall recorded. When examining precipitation by location, Medemblik emerged as the wettest area, accumulating 49.5 millimeters over the entire month.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Despite the cooler temperatures and reduced rainfall, sunshine hours were notably abundant. The province received 146.9 hours of sunshine during February, exceeding the normal value of 123.2 hours by 19 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created a relatively pleasant winter month despite the cool temperatures. The combination of below-normal temperatures, significantly reduced precipitation, and above-normal sunshine hours made February 2025 a distinctly different month from the typical February weather pattern in Noord-Holland.