February weather forecast
McLaughlin, SD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in McLaughlin, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

McLaughlin observes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February, barely different from 23°F (-5°C) in January. February nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in McLaughlin is 83%.

Rainfall

In McLaughlin, South Dakota, in February, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McLaughlin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.4 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in McLaughlin is February, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in McLaughlin is 10h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

Sunshine

In McLaughlin, the average sunshine in February is 5.2h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in February translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in McLaughlin?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in McLaughlin during February are 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in February in McLaughlin?

In February, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in February in McLaughlin?

In McLaughlin, during February, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in McLaughlin?

The month with the most snowfall in McLaughlin is February, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in McLaughlin in February?

In McLaughlin, during February, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does McLaughlin have in February?

In February, the average day length in McLaughlin is 10h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in McLaughlin?

On the first day of February in McLaughlin, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in February in McLaughlin?

In February, the average sunshine duration in McLaughlin is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in February in McLaughlin?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in McLaughlin is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average temperature in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average pressure in February - McLaughlin, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average wind speed in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

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Average humidity in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average humidity in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average rainfall in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average rainfall days in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average snowfall in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average snowfall days in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average sunshine days in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average UV index in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average cloud cover in February - McLaughlin, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in February
McLaughlin, SD

Average visibility in February - McLaughlin, 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).

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