Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
February
Weather in February
Temperature
The average high-temperature in Lead, South Dakota, during February is a still subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Lead experiences an average nighttime temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) in the month of February.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Lead, during February, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Lead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.1 days and collects up to 14.02" (356mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lead, South Dakota, are January through June, September through December. In Lead, South Dakota, in February, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.49" (114mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.6 snowfall days, and 34.53" (877mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 29min.On the first day of February in Lead, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Lead.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In February, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in February
Lead, SD
- Average high temperature in February: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 15.4°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 (15.4°F).
Average pressure in February
Lead, SD
- Average pressure in February: 30.12"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
Lead, SD
- Average wind speed in February: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.6mph).
Average humidity in February
Lead, SD
- Average humidity in February: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in February
Lead, SD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in February
Lead, SD
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in February
Lead, SD
- Average snowfall in February: 4.49"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Lead, SD
- Average snowfall days in February: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Lead, SD
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 3min
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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in February
Lead, SD
- Average sunshine days in February: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Lead, 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
Lead, SD
- Average cloud cover in February: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in February
Lead, 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).