February weather forecastSalem, IL
February
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a wintry month in Salem, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).Temperature
Salem measures an average high-temperature of a still cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Throughout February, Salem witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Salem, in February, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.4 days and aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day in Salem is 10h and 47min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Salem, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In February, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. 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
Salem, IL
- Average high temperature in February: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 28.2°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 (24.3°F).
Average pressure in February
Salem, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Salem, IL
- Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in February
Salem, IL
- Average humidity in February: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in February
Salem, IL
- Average rainfall in February: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in February
Salem, IL
- Average rainfall days in February: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in February
Salem, IL
- Average snowfall in February: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Salem, IL
- Average snowfall days in February: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Salem, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in February
Salem, IL
- Average sunshine days in February: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in February
Salem, 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
Salem, IL
- Average cloud cover in February: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in February
Salem, 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).
