February weather forecastTaos, NM
February
Weather in February
Although February sees a clearance from January's chill, the weather remains quite cold in Taos, New Mexico. Average high temperatures rise slightly to 35.4°F (1.9°C), but subfreezing low temperatures persist. There is barely a shift in the snowfall from January's figures, recording approximately 5" (127mm). The biting chill continues to pervade, but winter enthusiasts enjoy the extended snow-sport season. The late winter month allows inhabitants to reconcile with frosty temperatures, preparing them for the approaching spring season.Temperature
February brings a marginal elevation to a still cold 35.4°F (1.9°C) from January's 32.7°F (0.4°C) in Taos's average high-temperatures. Taos experiences an average low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) in month of February.Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 76%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout February, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Taos are January through May, October through December. In Taos, in February, during 7.6 snowfall days, 5" (127mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taos, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 26.14" (664mm) of snow.Daylight
In Taos, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 53min.On the first day of February in Taos, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST.
Sunshine
In February, the average sunshine is 6.6h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In February, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Taos, NM
- Average high temperature in February: 35.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 14.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in February
Taos, NM
- Average pressure in February: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Taos, NM
- Average wind speed in February: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in February
Taos, NM
- Average humidity in February: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in February
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall in February: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").
Average rainfall days in February
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall days in February: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in February
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall in February: 5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall days in February: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Taos, NM
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in February: 6h and 36min
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: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in February
Taos, NM
- Average sunshine days in February: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Taos, NM
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Taos, NM
- Average cloud cover in February: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in February
Taos, NM
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
