February weather forecast
Portales, NM

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Silhouette windmill images on a small hill in Portales in NM, below the colorful yellow, orange, and grey sunset sky
Silhouette windmill images on a small hill in Portales in NM, below the colorful yellow, orange, and grey sunset sky

Weather in February

February in Portales, New Mexico witnesses a snail-paced increase in temperature, a sign of the impending spring. Even though the thermometer's mercury rises slightly compared to the previous month, it is still a cold time of the year, with temperatures ranging from 33.6°F (0.9°C) to 54.7°F (12.6°C). The air continues to dry up, further reducing the already low rainfall from January. With a slightly longer day, the city experiences more sunshine hours. This month provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors without the baking heat of summer.

Temperature

The shift to February signals an average high-temperature of a still fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C), subtly varied from January's 50.9°F (10.5°C). Portales experiences a steady low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) throughout February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Portales is 48%.

Rainfall

In Portales, during February, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 rainfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Portales. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Portales, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Portales in February?

Portales in February has an average high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Portales?

In Portales, the average relative humidity in February is 48%.

How much does it rain in Portales in February?

In Portales, in February, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Portales?

The months with the most snowfall in Portales, New Mexico, are January and February, with an average 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Portales in February?

In Portales, New Mexico, in February, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

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

In Portales, New Mexico, the average day length in February is 10h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Portales?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Portales, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Portales?

January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Portales, New Mexico.

How long on average sun shines in February in Portales?

In Portales, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in February is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in February in Portales?

In Portales, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Portales, NM

Average temperature in February - Portales, NM
  • Average high temperature in February: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in February
Portales, NM

Average pressure in February - Portales, NM
  • Average pressure in February: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Portales, NM

Average wind speed in February - Portales, NM
  • Average wind speed in February: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity in February
Portales, NM

Average humidity in February - Portales, NM
  • Average humidity in February: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).

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Average rainfall in February
Portales, NM

Average rainfall in February - Portales, NM
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in February
Portales, NM

Average rainfall days in February - Portales, NM
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Portales, NM

Average snowfall in February - Portales, NM
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.34"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Portales, NM

Average snowfall days in February - Portales, NM
  • Average snowfall days in February: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Portales, NM

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Portales, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Portales, NM

Average sunshine days in February - Portales, NM
  • Average sunshine days in February: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).

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Average UV index in February
Portales, NM

Average UV index in February - Portales, NM
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in February
Portales, NM

Average cloud cover in February - Portales, NM
  • Average cloud cover in February: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in February
Portales, NM

Average visibility in February - Portales, 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).

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