February weather forecastBelle Fourche, SD
February
Weather in February
In February, the wintry chill remains in Belle Fourche, even though the minimum temperatures inch up slightly from the previous month. As the city waits for the onset of spring, residents still have to navigate through persistently cold days. The maximum wind speed stays the same as January at 10.4mph (16.7km/h), often carrying snowflakes with it. Although precipitation sees a little increase as the month progresses, the landscape remains dominated by snow. The daylight hours increase marginally, offering an early glimpse of the approaching spring.Temperature
Belle Fourche's weather, upon February's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C), nearly identical to the prior month. February's nights in Belle Fourche observe an average temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 77%.Rainfall
In Belle Fourche, in February, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Belle Fourche, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100 days and collects up to 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Belle Fourche, in February, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Belle Fourche, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of February, in Belle Fourche, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Belle Fourche is February, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During February, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average high temperature in February: 31.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 17.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).
Average pressure in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average pressure in February: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average wind speed in February: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average humidity in February: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average snowfall in February: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average snowfall days in February: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average sunshine days in February: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).
Average UV index in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- Average cloud cover in February: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in February
Belle Fourche, SD
- 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).
