February weather forecastGifford, IA
February
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Gifford, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 15.8°F (-9°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Temperature
Gifford's weather in February, with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C), subtly shifts from January's 24.4°F (-4.2°C). Gifford observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C) during the month of February.Humidity
In Gifford, the average relative humidity in February is 85%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Gifford are January and February Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Gifford. The month with the most snowfall in Gifford is February, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.Daylight
In Gifford, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 36min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Gifford, Iowa, the average sunshine in February is 4.3h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In February, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Gifford, IA
- Average high temperature in February: 28.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 15.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in February
Gifford, IA
- Average pressure in February: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Gifford, IA
- Average wind speed in February: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in February
Gifford, IA
- Average humidity in February: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in February
Gifford, IA
- Average rainfall in February: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in February
Gifford, IA
- Average rainfall days in February: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2 days).
Average snowfall in February
Gifford, IA
- Average snowfall in February: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Gifford, IA
- Average snowfall days in February: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Gifford, IA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in February
Gifford, IA
- Average sunshine days in February: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).
Average UV index in February
Gifford, IA
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Gifford, IA
- Average cloud cover in February: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in February
Gifford, 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).
