February weather forecast
Townsend, MT

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Weather in February

February in Townsend, Montana, sees a slight uptick in temperatures from January, but it remains firmly within the icy grip of winter. This month experiences a small increase in relative humidity, reaching levels prevalent in January while witnessing a higher snowfall of 5.71" (145mm). Although temperatures rise steadily throughout February, it does not bring an end to the winter season, rather the inclement weather conditions persist. Compared to the incoming transitional month of March, February maintains a stricter winter profile marked by lower temperatures and wider temperature variances. The relative stability in February's weather conditions sets up an interesting contrast for the significant changes in the approaching spring months.

Temperature

The advent of February in Townsend brings an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C), almost identical to the preceding month. The average nighttime temperature lowers to a still freezing cold 14.4°F (-9.8°C) throughout February.

Humidity

In Townsend, the average relative humidity in February is 85%.

Rainfall

In Townsend, Montana, in February, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Townsend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 10.24" (260mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 15.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Townsend is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of February, in Townsend, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Townsend, the average sunshine in February is 5.8h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Townsend?

In Townsend, in February, the average high-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Townsend?

The average relative humidity in February in Townsend, Montana, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Townsend in February?

In February, in Townsend, Montana, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout February, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Townsend?

The month with the most snowfall in Townsend, Montana, is February, when snow falls for 15.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February in Townsend?

In February, in Townsend, it is snowing for 15.4 days. Throughout February, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February in Townsend?

In February, the average day length in Townsend, Montana, is 10h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Townsend?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Townsend have in February?

In Townsend, Montana, the average sunshine duration in February is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Townsend?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Townsend.

What is the UV index reading in February in Townsend?

In Townsend, Montana, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Townsend, MT

Average temperature in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average high temperature in February: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 14.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in February
Townsend, MT

Average pressure in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Townsend, MT

Average wind speed in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average wind speed in February: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in February
Townsend, MT

Average humidity in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average humidity in February: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

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Average rainfall in February
Townsend, MT

Average rainfall in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in February
Townsend, MT

Average rainfall days in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average rainfall days in February: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Townsend, MT

Average snowfall in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average snowfall in February: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Townsend, MT

Average snowfall days in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average snowfall days in February: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Townsend, MT

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Townsend, MT

Average sunshine days in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average sunshine days in February: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in February
Townsend, MT

Average UV index in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in February
Townsend, MT

Average cloud cover in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in February
Townsend, MT

Average visibility in February - Townsend, MT
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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