February weather forecastAltoona, IA
February
Weather in February
As the year progresses, February in Altoona experiences a minor increase in temperature compared to January. However, the climate remains frosty, especially in the early mornings and at night-time. Precipitation, although still minimal, slightly increases and continues as snowfall, rendering the city a perfect spot for winter activities. A mix of cloudy and clear days characterizes this month, providing short yet beautiful bursts of winter sunshine. Despite the extended daylight hours, the cold weather conditions persist.Temperature
The commencement of February brings an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C), marking an inconsequential divergence from January. Altoona experiences a nighttime temperature average of 18°F (-7.8°C) during February.Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 82%.Rainfall
January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Altoona. In Altoona, in February, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
In February, the average sunshine in Altoona is 4.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Altoona, IA
- Average high temperature in February: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in February
Altoona, IA
- Average pressure in February: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Altoona, IA
- Average wind speed in February: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in February
Altoona, IA
- Average humidity in February: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in February
Altoona, IA
- Average rainfall in February: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.24").
Average rainfall days in February
Altoona, IA
- Average rainfall days in February: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Altoona, IA
- Average snowfall in February: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Altoona, IA
- Average snowfall days in February: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Altoona, IA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in February
Altoona, IA
- Average sunshine days in February: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.5 days).
Average UV index in February
Altoona, IA
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Altoona, IA
- Average cloud cover in February: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in February
Altoona, IA
- Average visibility in February: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
