February Is the Month You’re Least Likely to Get Punched In The Face

If you’ve spent the last few months dodging random haymakers, take a deep breath. Statistics show that February is officially the safest month to keep your face intact. According to a study of emergency room visits in the U.K., you are less likely to be punched in February than at any other time of year.

Cold Weather, Calm Tempers

The primary reason for this dip in violence is simple: it is just too freezing to fight. While summer brings out the "sun's out, guns out" mentality, February’s chill keeps potential brawlers indoors. It’s hard to deliver a knockout blow when you’re shivering, and most people would rather "chill" on the couch than "chill" in a police station.

The Post-Holiday Peace

While November and December have short days, they also involve holiday stress and long lines for toys. As the study suggests:

"Too much time with extended family just has a way of stirring up that desire to fight anyone, over anything, at any time."

By February, that festive frustration has thawed, and people are staying home to avoid the dark. Less mingling simply leads to fewer "knuckle sandwiches" being served.

Summer is the Real Heavyweight

Don't get too comfortable, though. Violence tends to peak between May and July. Once the weather warms up, people head back outside to be "morons" in the sun.

Essentially, that person you offended at the grocery store is likely waiting for the thermometer to hit 70 before they settle the score. Enjoy the winter peace while it lasts.