Weather Report: Utrecht Province, February 2025
February 2025 brought notably cooler and significantly drier conditions to Utrecht province compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures and substantially reduced rainfall, though sunshine hours exceeded typical levels for this winter month.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature across Utrecht province during February reached 3.7 degrees Celsius, falling 2.0 degrees below the normal value of 5.7 degrees. This cooler-than-average pattern was evident throughout the month. The coldest reading occurred in Amersfoort on February 17, when temperatures plummeted to minus 5.0 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Utrecht city experienced the warmest day of the month on February 21, with a pleasant 17.4 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from the prevailing cold conditions.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be exceptionally dry across the province. The average total precipitation measured 38.0 millimeters, representing a dramatic 52 percent decrease compared to the normal February precipitation of 78.5 millimeters. The wettest day occurred in Leusden on February 11, with 12.7 millimeters of rainfall. When examining precipitation by location, Woerden recorded the highest total accumulation for the month at 49.8 millimeters, still well below seasonal norms.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the cold temperatures, Utrecht province enjoyed abundant sunshine during February. The total sunshine hours reached 148.0 hours, exceeding the normal value of 120.5 hours by 23 percent. This above-average sunshine contributed to the relatively pleasant conditions on warmer days, particularly around mid-month.
Overall, February 2025 in Utrecht province was characterized by a cold, dry, and sunny pattern that deviated notably from typical winter weather, with temperatures running significantly below normal while precipitation fell to just half of expected levels.