February weather forecastColumbia, SC
February
Weather in February
February in Columbia, South Carolina gets a little bit warmer than January. However, the monthly high sits at 57.9°F (14.4°C) on average. Precipitation increases a bit during the month indicating more rainfall than in January. The city also experiences an increase in daylight hours, making the days feel slightly longer. Moreover, the wind speed picks up a bit increasing from 8mph (12.9km/h) in January to 8.3mph (13.4km/h) on average in February.Temperature
With February's advent, Columbia sees an average high-temperature of a refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C), subtly shifted from January's 52.9°F (11.6°C). The temperature dips to an average of 41.2°F (5.1°C) during February nights.Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 71%.Rainfall
In February, in Columbia, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout February, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.3 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:54 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 6.6h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during February leads to these instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. 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
Columbia, SC
- Average high temperature in February: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in February
Columbia, SC
- Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Columbia, SC
- Average wind speed in February: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in February
Columbia, SC
- Average humidity in February: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (69%).
Average rainfall in February
Columbia, SC
- Average rainfall in February: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in February
Columbia, SC
- Average rainfall days in February: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in February
Columbia, SC
- Average snowfall in February: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Columbia, SC
- Average snowfall days in February: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Columbia, SC
- 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: 6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in February
Columbia, SC
- Average sunshine days in February: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in February
Columbia, SC
- Average UV index in February: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in February
Columbia, SC
- Average cloud cover in February: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in February
Columbia, SC
- 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).
