February weather forecastOpelousas, LA
February
Weather in February
February in Opelousas, Louisiana, is a touch warmer than January, signaling the end of the chilly months and the arrival of spring. These transitional conditions are characterized by an interesting blend of sunshine and rainfall, making for vibrant and verdant landscapes. Although it's not the peak, February does experience higher rainfall intensity than January at 0.63" (16mm) spread over an average of 8.8 days. The city starts to get a little busier as locals shake off the winter inertia, and the increased hours of sunshine allow a more varied range of outdoor activities. As the month draws to a close, residents remain hopeful for the blooming flowers of March.Temperature
February reports an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 62.6°F (17°C), slightly varied from January's 57.7°F (14.3°C). An average low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) marks the nights throughout February.Humidity
February is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are February and March Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.Snowfall
February through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 11h and 8min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Opelousas, the average sunshine in February is 5.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in February in Opelousas is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In February, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average high temperature in February: 62.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 47.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average pressure in February: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average wind speed in February: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).
Average humidity in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average humidity in February: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average rainfall in February: 0.63"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.63").
Average rainfall days in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average rainfall days in February: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average snowfall in February: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average snowfall days in February: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average daylight in February: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average sunshine days in February: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).
Average UV index in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average UV index in February: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average cloud cover in February: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in February
Opelousas, LA
- Average visibility in February: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
