February weather forecastAcademy, SD

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Academy, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

With the transition into February, Academy notes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C), closely resembling January. In the month of February, the average temperature in Academy dips to a still freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 80%.

Rainfall

In Academy, in February, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 5.8h.

UV index

February is the month with the lowest UV index in Academy, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During February, Academy experiences an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

The average relative humidity in February is 80%.

In February, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout February, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

In Academy, during February, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

In February, the average day length in Academy is 10h and 32min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.8h.

With an average maximum UV index of 1, February is the month with the lowest UV index.

In Academy, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Academy, SD

  • Average high temperature in February: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Academy, SD

  • Average pressure in February: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Academy, SD

  • Average wind speed in February: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Academy, SD

  • Average humidity in February: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

Average rainfall in February
Academy, SD

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in February
Academy, SD

  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Academy, SD

  • Average snowfall in February: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Academy, SD

  • Average snowfall days in February: 11.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Academy, SD

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Academy, SD

  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Academy, SD

  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Academy, SD

  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in February
Academy, SD

  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).