February weather forecastRico, CO

The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltopsThe hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Rico, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of February, Rico's average high-temperature clocks in at a still subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. During the nights in February, Rico observes an average low-temperature of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Humidity

February is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Rico, in February, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Rico. In Rico, in February, snow falls for 13.4 days, with typically accumulated 17.52" (445mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rico, there are 98.8 snowfall days, and 121.42" (3084mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rico, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of February, in Rico, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during February leads to these advisories:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during February are 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 10.9°F (-11.7°C) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 84%, February is the most humid month in Rico.

In February, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In Rico, in February, during 3.6 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In February, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout February, 17.52" (445mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Rico, the average day length in February is 10h and 50min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MST.

In Rico, the average sunshine duration in February is 6h.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Rico, CO

  • Average high temperature in February: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 10.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in February
Rico, CO

  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Rico, CO

  • Average wind speed in February: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in February
Rico, CO

  • Average humidity in February: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in February
Rico, CO

  • Average rainfall in February: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in February
Rico, CO

  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Rico, CO

  • Average snowfall in February: 17.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

Average snowfall days in February
Rico, CO

  • Average snowfall days in February: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Rico, CO

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Rico, CO

  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in February
Rico, CO

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Rico, CO

  • Average cloud cover in February: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in February
Rico, CO

  • Average visibility in February: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).