February weather forecastPlacitas, NM
February
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in Placitas, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.8°F (8.8°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
Placitas observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during February, adjusting from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in January to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Placitas observes an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during February.Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 54%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are February, May and June Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Placitas, New Mexico, are January through May, October through December. In February, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout February, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Placitas, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 11.97" (304mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Placitas, the average sunshine in February is 7.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in February leads to these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Placitas, NM
- Average high temperature in February: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).
Average pressure in February
Placitas, NM
- Average pressure in February: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Placitas, NM
- Average wind speed in February: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in February
Placitas, NM
- Average humidity in February: 54%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).
Average rainfall in February
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall in February: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in February
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in February
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall in February: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall days in February: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Placitas, NM
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in February: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in February
Placitas, NM
- Average sunshine days in February: 22.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in February
Placitas, NM
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Placitas, NM
- Average cloud cover in February: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in February
Placitas, 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).
