February weather forecastCottonwood, SD
February
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Cottonwood, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and max 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C), not significantly different from the 29.8°F (-1.2°C) of January. During the nights in February, an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 75%.Rainfall
In Cottonwood, in February, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Cottonwood is February, when snow falls for 8.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
In Cottonwood, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average high temperature in February: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 18.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average pressure in February: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
Average humidity in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average humidity in February: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average rainfall days in February: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average snowfall in February: 3.15"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average snowfall days in February: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Cottonwood, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average sunshine days in February: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).
Average UV index in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average UV index in February: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Cottonwood, SD
- Average cloud cover in February: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in February
Cottonwood, 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).
