February weather forecastEmporia, KS

February

Weather in February

Weather conditions in February experience a slight improvement from January, marked by gentle thawing. Nevertheless, snowfall remains an expectation with 2.72" (69mm) average. This period signposts the end of the intense cold characteristic of the winter season in Emporia. With marginally longer daylight hours, the city begins to witness the first signs of the approaching spring. The weather shifts from intense to moderate cold, indicative of the transition to warmer months.

Temperature

February commences with an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C), showing little deviation from January's 39.9°F (4.4°C). During the month of February, an average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is noted during the nights in Emporia.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Emporia, in February, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Emporia, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 6.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during February translates into the following guidance:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during February is 43.5°F (6.4°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

In February, the average relative humidity is 69%.

In February, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout February, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

In Emporia, Kansas, in February, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In February, the average day length is 10h and 47min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST.

In Emporia, the average sunshine duration in February is 6.5h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average high temperature in February: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"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
Emporia, KS

  • Average wind speed in February: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average humidity in February: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average rainfall in February: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average snowfall in February: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average snowfall days in February: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Emporia, KS

  • Average cloud cover in February: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in February
Emporia, KS

  • 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).