February weather forecastWheat Ridge, CO

February

Weather in February

The city remains under the chilly grip of winter in February. Despite slight improvements in temperature compared to January, the maximum temperature only marginally increases to 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the minimum dips to a chilly 20.7°F (-6.3°C). More snow graces the streets of Wheat Ridge this month, enhancing the beautiful monochromatic landscape. The duration of daylight gradually extends, hinting at the approaching spring. The covering blanket of snow, combined with the calm winds, paints a peaceful picture of the city.

Temperature

Wheat Ridge's average high-temperature in February is a still cold 40.1°F (4.5°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 40.6°F (4.8°C) of January. In Wheat Ridge, an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is recorded during February nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 66%, February is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Wheat Ridge, in February, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wheat Ridge are January through May, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall in Wheat Ridge. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of February, in Wheat Ridge, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in February, in Wheat Ridge, records 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

With an average relative humidity of 66%, February is the most humid month in Wheat Ridge.

The average relative humidity in February in Wheat Ridge is 66%.

In Wheat Ridge, during February, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

February is the month with the most snowfall in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

In Wheat Ridge, in February, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

The average day length in February in Wheat Ridge is 10h and 44min.

On the first day of February in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST.

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Wheat Ridge.

In Wheat Ridge, the average sunshine duration in February is 6.8h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

40.6°F

40.1°F

51.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.6mph

7.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

22.3

17.8

17.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average high temperature in February: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.6°F).

Average low temperature in February: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average pressure in February: 30.08"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
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average wind speed in February: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average humidity in February: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (41%).

Average rainfall in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average rainfall in February: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average rainfall days in February: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average snowfall in February: 5.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average snowfall days in February: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average daylight in February: 10h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine in February: 6h and 48min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in February
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average sunshine days in February: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

Average UV index in February
Wheat Ridge, 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
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average cloud cover in February: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in February
Wheat Ridge, 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).