February weather forecastThornton, CO
February
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also an icy month in Thornton, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Temperature
The dawn of February brings a marginal shift in the average high-temperature to a still cold 42.4°F (5.8°C), equivalent to January's readings. The temperature in Thornton lowers to an average of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during February nights.Humidity
February is the most humid month in Thornton, with an average relative humidity of 64%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 1.2 days. Throughout February, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.3 rainfall days, and 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thornton, in February, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Thornton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in February translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Thornton, CO
- Average high temperature in February: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).
Average pressure in February
Thornton, CO
- Average pressure in February: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Thornton, CO
- Average wind speed in February: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).
Average humidity in February
Thornton, CO
- Average humidity in February: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).
Average rainfall in February
Thornton, CO
- Average rainfall in February: 0.16"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").
Average rainfall days in February
Thornton, CO
- Average rainfall days in February: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).
Average snowfall in February
Thornton, CO
- Average snowfall in February: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Thornton, CO
- Average snowfall days in February: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Thornton, CO
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in February: 6h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
Thornton, CO
- Average sunshine days in February: 23.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).
Average UV index in February
Thornton, CO
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Thornton, CO
- Average cloud cover in February: 25
The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in February
Thornton, CO
- Average visibility in February: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
