February weather forecastAlta, IA
February
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Alta, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C).Temperature
As January turns into February, the average high-temperatures rest at a still freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Throughout February, Alta registers a consistent average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Alta, during February, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Alta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.1 days and collects up to 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 5.79" (147mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 35min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 5h.UV index
January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, 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: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during February morphs into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Alta, IA
- Average high temperature in February: 28.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in February
Alta, IA
- Average pressure in February: 30.15"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Alta, IA
- Average wind speed in February: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in February
Alta, IA
- Average humidity in February: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in February
Alta, IA
- Average rainfall in February: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in February
Alta, IA
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in February
Alta, IA
- Average snowfall in February: 5.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Alta, IA
- Average snowfall days in February: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Alta, IA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in February
Alta, IA
- Average sunshine days in February: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in February
Alta, IA
- Average UV index in February: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Alta, IA
- Average cloud cover in February: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in February
Alta, IA
- Average visibility in February: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
