February weather forecastHerald, IL

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Herald, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30°F (-1.1°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of February, Herald's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) in January to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Herald records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February.

Humidity

In Herald, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

In Herald, in February, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Herald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Herald, Illinois, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Herald, the average sunshine in February is 4.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during February is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C).

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

In Herald, in February, during 6.2 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

In Herald, in February, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in February is 10h and 49min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 4.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Herald, IL

  • Average high temperature in February: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Herald, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Herald, IL

  • Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in February
Herald, IL

  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in February
Herald, IL

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in February
Herald, IL

  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Herald, IL

  • Average snowfall in February: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Herald, IL

  • Average snowfall days in February: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Herald, IL

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Herald, IL

  • Average sunshine days in February: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Herald, IL

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Herald, IL

  • Average cloud cover in February: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in February
Herald, 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).