February weather forecastPlatte, SD
February
Weather in February
The winter frost continues its grip on Platte into February, although there are minor elevation in temperature levels compared to January. Snowfall drops to 1.54" (39mm) and residents can expect a slight increase in daylight to 10.5 hours. Still, one should gear up for cold nights, the temperature dips as low as 16.9°F (-8.4°C). As the city moves closer towards the end of winter, there is vivid anticipation for the arrival of Spring in March.Temperature
Platte's February reports an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), exhibiting a minor difference from January. During the month of February, the temperature in Platte generally drops to a low average of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Platte. In Platte, during February, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Platte, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In February, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Platte, SD
- Average high temperature in February: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 16.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in February
Platte, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Platte, SD
- Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in February
Platte, SD
- Average humidity in February: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).
Average rainfall in February
Platte, SD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in February
Platte, SD
- Average rainfall days in February: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in February
Platte, SD
- Average snowfall in February: 1.54"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Platte, SD
- Average snowfall days in February: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Platte, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
Platte, SD
- Average sunshine days in February: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Platte, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Platte, SD
- Average cloud cover in February: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in February
Platte, 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).
