February weather forecastBrookings, SD
February
Weather in February
As the severe frost of January offers way to February's milder winter clime, Brookings aggrandizes its spectral beauty under a clear blue sky filled with sunshine for 4.8 hours on average each day. Heated afternoons with temperatures reaching up to 24.3°F (-4.3°C) start to challenge the bitter cold. The city's snowfall drops to 4.69" (119mm) and is spread over fewer days. With the sun making its presence felt, the transition into spring gets into full swing. As February progresses, the subsequent month ushers in a distinct change in the city’s atmospheric conditions.Temperature
Brookings sees the arrival of February with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C), indicating a subtle variation from January. Throughout February, Brookings anticipates an average low-temperature of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Brookings, in February, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.Daylight
In Brookings, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
In February, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
In Brookings, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during February translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Brookings, SD
- Average high temperature in February: 24.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 10.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in February
Brookings, SD
- Average pressure in February: 30.16"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Brookings, SD
- Average wind speed in February: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).
Average humidity in February
Brookings, SD
- Average humidity in February: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in February
Brookings, SD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in February
Brookings, SD
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in February
Brookings, SD
- Average snowfall in February: 4.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Brookings, SD
- Average snowfall days in February: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Brookings, 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: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in February
Brookings, SD
- Average sunshine days in February: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Brookings, SD
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Brookings, SD
- Average cloud cover in February: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in February
Brookings, 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).
