February weather forecast
Benton, IA

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Benton, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

February's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) from January's 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Throughout the month of February, Benton expects an average low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Benton is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Benton, during February, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 41min.
On the first day of February in Benton, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Benton is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Benton is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in February translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Benton in February?

In February, in Benton, the average high-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Benton?

The average relative humidity in February in Benton is 79%.

What is the driest month in Benton?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Benton in February?

In Benton, Iowa, in February, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Benton in February?

In Benton, Iowa, in February, during 7.4 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February in Benton?

In February, the average day length in Benton is 10h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Benton?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benton, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February in Benton, Iowa, is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in February in Benton?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Benton, IA

Average temperature in February - Benton, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°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 (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in February
Benton, IA

Average pressure in February - Benton, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Benton, IA

Average wind speed in February - Benton, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in February
Benton, IA

Average humidity in February - Benton, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in February
Benton, IA

Average rainfall in February - Benton, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in February
Benton, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Benton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Benton, IA

Average snowfall in February - Benton, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Benton, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Benton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.4 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).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Benton, IA
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Benton, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Benton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in February
Benton, IA

Average UV index in February - Benton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in February
Benton, IA

Average cloud cover in February - Benton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in February
Benton, IA

Average visibility in February - Benton, IA
  • 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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