February weather forecastHill City, SD

February

Weather in February

With the onset of February, Hill City witnesses growing daylight hours and higher humidity levels, albeit the lingering winter chill persists. Not differing considerably from January in terms of temperature, February nonetheless records a noteworthy 5.71" (145mm) of snowfall. A predominance of cloud cover justifies the minimal rise in the mean temperature and the consistently low UV index. The relatively cooler and wetter conditions are heralded by a subtle escalation in rainfall in contrast to the preceding month. While the winter period persists, the city is preparing for a dynamic atmospheric shift.

Temperature

February's average high-temperature stands at a still freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), showing little deviation from January's 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Hill City reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) in February.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Hill City, in February, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Hill City, in February, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.71" (145mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hill City, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 31min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in February suggests the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during February are 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) respectively.

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

In Hill City, the average relative humidity in February is 77%.

In Hill City, South Dakota, in February, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In February, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout February, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

In February, the average day length is 10h and 31min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST.

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

In February, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

31.1°F

31.5°F

43.9°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10mph

9.5mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.4

13.8

13.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Hill City, SD

Average high temperature in February: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

Average low temperature in February: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Hill City, SD

Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Hill City, SD

Average wind speed in February: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in February
Hill City, SD

Average humidity in February: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in February
Hill City, SD

Average rainfall in February: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in February
Hill City, SD

Average rainfall days in February: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Hill City, SD

Average snowfall in February: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Hill City, SD

Average snowfall days in February: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Hill City, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Hill City, SD

Average sunshine days in February: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Hill City, SD

Average UV index in February: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Hill City, SD

Average cloud cover in February: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in February
Hill City, 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).