February 2025 brought notably cooler and significantly drier conditions to Overijssel compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by a pronounced temperature deficit and exceptionally low precipitation levels, while sunshine hours exceeded normal values considerably.
Temperature Overview
The province experienced an average temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius, running 2.1 degrees below the normal value of 5.4 degrees. This consistent cold bias affected the entire region throughout the month. The coldest conditions were recorded in Staphorst on February 18th, where temperatures plummeted to minus 5.2 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, Kampen experienced the warmest day of the month on February 21st, reaching 17.8 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature variability that occurred during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be exceptionally dry across Overijssel. The province received an average of 28.5 millimeters of precipitation, representing a dramatic 60 percent decrease from the normal monthly total of 72.1 millimeters. Staphorst recorded the wettest single day on February 11th with 13.5 millimeters of rainfall. When examining total precipitation by location, Almelo emerged as the wettest area with 40 millimeters accumulated over the entire month, yet this still remained well below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
One of the most striking features of February 2025 was the abundance of sunshine. The province recorded 150.9 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 118.9 hours by 27 percent. This surplus of bright conditions, combined with the dry weather pattern, created extended periods of clear skies across the region. The combination of below-average temperatures, significantly reduced rainfall, and above-average sunshine hours created a distinctive weather pattern for the month, with the cold and dry conditions persisting throughout most of February before the brief warm spell around the 21st.