February weather forecastBenton, IA
February
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a wintry month in Benton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature is an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February, hardly different from the 30.6°F (-0.8°C) recorded in January. Throughout February, Benton registers a consistent average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
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.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Benton, during February, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.7 days and aggregates up to 11.85" (301mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 41min.On the first day of February, 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
The average sunshine in February is 5.2h.UV index
In Benton, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in February translates into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Benton, IA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 42min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
