February weather forecastFort Sumner, NM
February
Weather in February
The climatic shift in February represents a subtler transition towards the end of the winter season. The recorded snowfall in February is 1.81in, signifying dwindling instances of snow from the preceding month. The days noticeably lengthen, gifting more hours of sunshine relative to January. Concomitant with this increment in daylight hours comes an increase in UV index. Despite the increasing temperatures, the air remains crisp, and winter wear remains essential.Temperature
The ushering in of February in Fort Sumner brings an average high-temperature of a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C), closely mirroring the 49.6°F (9.8°C) of January. An average nighttime temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is observed during February.Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 47%.Rainfall
In Fort Sumner, during February, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Fort Sumner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.6 days and collects up to 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In February, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout February, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fort Sumner, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February in Fort Sumner is 7.2h.UV index
In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 during February leads to these advisories:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average high temperature in February: 53.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average wind speed in February: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).
Average humidity in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average humidity in February: 47%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).
Average rainfall in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average rainfall in February: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average snowfall in February: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average snowfall days in February: 3.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in February: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average sunshine days in February: 22.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).
Average UV index in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average UV index in February: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- Average cloud cover in February: 17
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in February
Fort Sumner, NM
- 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).
