February weather forecastCanton, SD
February
Weather in February
February embraces an upward inclination in temperature when compared to the biting cold of January. The month is characterized by extended periods of daylight, reaching up to 10.5 hours. It is the last month of winter and marks an end to heavy snowfalls in Canton. Nevertheless, visitors and residents generally anticipate the unexpected as the city is prone to a snowfall of 3.54" (90mm). Despite these challenges, melting snow and warming temperatures offer a glimpse into the arrival of spring.Temperature
The advent of February brings an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. The low-temperature averages to an extreme cold 13.6°F (-10.2°C) during the nights of February.Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 83%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January, February and November Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of snow.Daylight
In Canton, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Canton, South Dakota, the average sunshine in February is 5.2h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in February leads to these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Canton, SD
- Average high temperature in February: 27.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 13.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in February
Canton, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Canton, SD
- Average wind speed in February: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in February
Canton, SD
- Average humidity in February: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in February
Canton, SD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in February
Canton, SD
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in February
Canton, SD
- Average snowfall in February: 3.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Canton, SD
- Average snowfall days in February: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Canton, SD
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in February
Canton, SD
- Average sunshine days in February: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in February
Canton, SD
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Canton, SD
- Average cloud cover in February: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in February
Canton, 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).
