February weather forecastDorchester, IL
February
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Dorchester, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Temperature
Dorchester registers an average high-temperature of a still wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) with the arrival of February, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. In February, Dorchester experiences a temperature dip to an average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) at night.Humidity
In Dorchester, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dorchester, Illinois, in February, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Dorchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.On the first day of February in Dorchester, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
In February, the average sunshine in Dorchester, Illinois, is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Dorchester are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average high temperature in February: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average wind speed in February: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
Average humidity in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average humidity in February: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average rainfall in February: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average rainfall days in February: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average snowfall in February: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average snowfall days in February: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in February
Dorchester, IL
- Average sunshine days in February: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in February
Dorchester, IL
- 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
Dorchester, IL
- Average cloud cover in February: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in February
Dorchester, IL
- 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).
