February weather forecast
South Dakota, USA

February in South Dakota witnesses a continuation of winter's icy grip, though there's a gradual transition towards slightly milder conditions as the month progresses. Daytime temperatures in February usually lie between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 35°F (1.7°C). At night, the mercury can drop, with lows ranging from 15°F (-9.4°C) to 25°F (-3.9°C).

Geographically, the Black Hills in the western part of the state can have milder temperatures due to their unique terrain and elevation, yet they too experience the general cold trend predominant in February. This region, in comparison to the vast plains of the state, can have relatively reduced snowfall, although accumulations from previous months still persist.

While January is known to be the coldest month, February follows closely in terms of frigid conditions but starts showcasing a trend towards the upcoming spring. The record low of -54°F (-47.8°C) noted in McIntosh in 1936 exemplifies the extreme cold that can be encountered during this month, even if such temperatures are outliers.

Comparing February to its predecessor, January, there's a noticeable, albeit slow, increase in temperatures. The snowfall in February, while still significant, tends to be slightly less compared to January. As February nears its end, there's an anticipation of the warmer and wetter conditions that March will introduce, signaling the onset of spring in South Dakota.

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• Sioux Falls - February »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Sioux Falls are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Sioux Falls, in February, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow.
• Rapid City - February »
  In Rapid City in February, during 10.5 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rapid City, in February, during 10.5 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Aberdeen - February »
  In Aberdeen during February, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
• Brookings - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Brookings is February, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow. In Brookings, in February, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.69" (119mm) of snow.
• Watertown - February »
  January and February are months with the least rain in Watertown when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain. In Watertown, during February, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.
• Mitchell - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Mitchell is February, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Mitchell in February, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.
• Yankton - February »
  As January transitions into February, Yankton records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. In Yankton, during February, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.
• Pierre - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Pierre is February, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Pierre is February, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.
• Huron - February »
  In Huron during February, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. In Huron, during February, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
• Spearfish - February »
  In Spearfish in February, during 11.2 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Spearfish, South Dakota, are January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Vermillion - February »
  January and February are months with the least rain in Vermillion when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain. In Vermillion, during February, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.
• Brandon - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Brandon is February, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow. January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Brandon, South Dakota.