February weather forecast
West Salem, IL

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in West Salem, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of February marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) from January's 37.8°F (3.2°C). Throughout February, an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Salem, during February, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In West Salem, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.3 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In February, in West Salem, Illinois, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout February, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Salem, there are 12.4 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in West Salem 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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in February leads to these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in West Salem in February?

In West Salem, in February, the average high-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in February in West Salem?

In February, the average relative humidity in West Salem, Illinois, is 78%.

How much does it rain in West Salem in February?

In West Salem, in February, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in West Salem in February?

In West Salem, in February, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does West Salem have in February?

In West Salem, the average day length in February is 10h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in West Salem?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February in West Salem?

In February, the average sunshine duration in West Salem is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Salem?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February in West Salem?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in West Salem, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
West Salem, IL

Average temperature in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average high temperature in February: 42.8°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in February
West Salem, IL

Average pressure in February - West 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
West Salem, IL

Average wind speed in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in February
West Salem, IL

Average humidity in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in February
West Salem, IL

Average rainfall in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in February
West Salem, IL

Average rainfall days in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in February
West Salem, IL

Average snowfall in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
West Salem, IL

Average snowfall days in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
West Salem, IL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in February
West Salem, IL

Average sunshine days in February - West Salem, IL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in February
West Salem, IL

Average UV index in February - West 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).

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Average cloud cover in February
West Salem, IL

Average cloud cover in February - West 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 27).

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Average visibility in February
West Salem, IL

Average visibility in February - West 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).

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