February weather forecastRaton, NM
February
Weather in February
February still holds onto winter characteristics tightly with bone-chilling temperatures and frequent snow showers. There is a noticeable increase in temperature from January to February with the lowest temperature setting at 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and the highest reaching 43.2°F (6.2°C). The quantity of snowfall increases to 4.17" (106mm), making February one of the peak months for winter activity. Raton residents brace for the colder evenings and prepare for the sporadic and slight hints of warmer weather. The overall conditions become a bit drier as the month progresses, signaling the impending arrival of spring.Temperature
The transition into February in Raton notes an average high-temperature of a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C), revealing a mild distinction from the 40.8°F (4.9°C) in January. In Raton, the average low-temperature during the month of February is a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 59%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout February, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Raton, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.8 days and collects up to 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Raton. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day in Raton, New Mexico, is 10h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of February, in Raton, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and February, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Raton, New Mexico, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in February
Raton, NM
- Average high temperature in February: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).
Average pressure in February
Raton, NM
- Average pressure in February: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Raton, NM
- Average wind speed in February: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in February
Raton, NM
- Average humidity in February: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in February
Raton, NM
- Average rainfall in February: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").
Average rainfall days in February
Raton, NM
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in February
Raton, NM
- Average snowfall in February: 4.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Raton, NM
- Average snowfall days in February: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Raton, 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
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average sunshine days in February
Raton, NM
- Average sunshine days in February: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in February
Raton, NM
- Average UV index in February: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Raton, NM
- Average cloud cover in February: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and July (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in February
Raton, 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).
