February weather forecastElkhart, IN
February
Weather in February
The city of Elkhart experiences slightly milder weather come February, with a decrease in snowfall as compared to January. Despite the lingering cold, the amount of sunshine experienced this month increases, signaling a slow, gradual transition to spring weather. Conditions remain mostly cloudy with high humidity levels. The wind speed decreases slightly yet remains notably steady. Longer daylight hours become increasingly noticeable towards the end of the month.Temperature
With the onset of February, the average high-temperature registers at a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C), subtly different from January's 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In the month of February, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C) during the night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 85%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In February, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout February, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elkhart, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.4 days and aggregates up to 17.99" (457mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 38min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 4.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average high temperature in February: 32.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average pressure in February: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average humidity in February: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average rainfall in February: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.77").
Average rainfall days in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average rainfall days in February: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average snowfall in February: 4.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average snowfall days in February: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average sunshine days in February: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.6 days).
Average UV index in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average cloud cover in February: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in February
Elkhart, IN
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).
