February weather forecastLa Plata, NM

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a frosty month in La Plata, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

In La Plata, the onset of February comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from January's icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). During February, La Plata sees a mean low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in La Plata, New Mexico, is 64%.

Rainfall

In La Plata, in February, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.9 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in La Plata are January through April, October through December. In La Plata, New Mexico, in February, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In La Plata, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of February, in La Plata, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in La Plata are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in February, in La Plata, is 43.2°F (6.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

In La Plata, the average relative humidity in February is 64%.

In February, in La Plata, New Mexico, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout February, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In La Plata, New Mexico, in February, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

The average day length in February in La Plata, New Mexico, is 10h and 52min.

On the first day of February in La Plata, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST.

In La Plata, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in February is 7.3h.

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

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average high temperature in February: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average pressure in February: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average wind speed in February: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average humidity in February: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average rainfall days in February: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average snowfall in February: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 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
La Plata, NM

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in February
La Plata, NM

  • 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
La Plata, NM

  • Average cloud cover in February: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in February
La Plata, NM

  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

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