February weather forecastFort Shaw, MT

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Fort Shaw, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

February's onset records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C), identical to January. In Fort Shaw, February nights witness a steady temperature drop to a still freezing cold 17.6°F (-8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

Rainfall

In Fort Shaw, in February, during 6 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Shaw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.8 days and collects up to 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. February is the month with the most snowfall in Fort Shaw. Snow falls for 14.4 days and accumulates 6.34" (161mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in February, in Fort Shaw, is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 17.6°F (-8°C).

In Fort Shaw, the average relative humidity in February is 76%.

In Fort Shaw, during February, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.4 days and accumulates 6.34" (161mm) of snow.

In Fort Shaw, during February, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.34" (161mm) of snow.

In Fort Shaw, the average day length in February is 10h and 18min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.5h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average high temperature in February: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average wind speed in February: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average humidity in February: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average rainfall days in February: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average snowfall in February: 6.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average snowfall days in February: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average sunshine days in February: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • Average cloud cover in February: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in February
Fort Shaw, MT

  • 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).