February weather forecastGolden, IL

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Golden, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of February sees an average high-temperature of a still icy 37.6°F (3.1°C), hardly diverging from January's 32.7°F (0.4°C). Throughout the nights in February, an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is noted in Golden, Illinois.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout February, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Golden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Golden, during February, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 43min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Golden is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during February translates into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in February, in Golden, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

In February, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Golden, during February, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

In Golden, in February, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

In February, the average day length is 10h and 43min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 4.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Golden, IL

  • Average high temperature in February: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Golden, IL

  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Golden, IL

  • Average wind speed in February: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in February
Golden, IL

  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Golden, IL

  • Average rainfall in February: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in February
Golden, IL

  • Average rainfall days in February: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Golden, IL

  • Average snowfall in February: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Golden, IL

  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Golden, IL

  • 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: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Golden, IL

  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in February
Golden, 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
Golden, IL

  • Average cloud cover in February: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in February
Golden, 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).