February weather forecastMason City, IA
February
Weather in February
As February advances, the cold gradually releases its icy grip, with temperatures rising slightly compared to January. The city becomes a silent viewer of the retreat of snowfall, even though snow still covers the ground, it's less abundant. The daylight hours increase marginally, allowing inhabitants to engage in more outdoor activities. Despite an increased sunshine duration, the overall cloud cover remains fairly high, maintaining a blend of cloudy and clear skies. The climatic conditions remain starkly cold and crisp, inviting locals to revel in the last bout of winter's charm.Temperature
The commencement of February records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C), barely varying from January's 22.3°F (-5.4°C). Mason City's nighttime temperature in February falls to an average of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).Humidity
In Mason City, the average relative humidity in February is 87%.Rainfall
In Mason City, in February, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mason City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 28.82" (732mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 7.48" (190mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 33min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 4h.UV index
In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Mason City, IA
- Average high temperature in February: 26.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 13.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in February
Mason City, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Mason City, IA
- Average wind speed in February: 10.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in February
Mason City, IA
- Average humidity in February: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in February
Mason City, IA
- Average rainfall in February: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in February
Mason City, IA
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Mason City, IA
- Average snowfall in February: 7.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Mason City, IA
- Average snowfall days in February: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Mason City, IA
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in February
Mason City, IA
- Average sunshine days in February: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).
Average UV index in February
Mason City, IA
- Average UV index in February: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Mason City, IA
- Average cloud cover in February: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in February
Mason City, IA
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
