February weather forecastBalfour, IA

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a cold month in Balfour, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) marks February, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in January. Balfour encounters a steady low-temperature average of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) throughout the month of February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Balfour is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of February in Balfour, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Balfour, the average sunshine in February is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in February, in Balfour, is 34.3°F (1.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

The months with the least rainfall in Balfour are January and February Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

In Balfour, during February, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

In Balfour, in February, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

In Balfour, the average day length in February is 10h and 40min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average pressure
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average high temperature in February: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Balfour, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average snowfall in February: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 42min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 24min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average sunshine days in February: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Balfour, IA

  • Average cloud cover in February: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in February
Balfour, 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).