February weather forecastRockham, SD

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Rockham, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C), not significantly different from the 22.5°F (-5.3°C) of January. During the nights in February, the temperature averages to a frigid cold 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Rockham is 83%.

Rainfall

In February, in Rockham, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout February, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 8.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rockham, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rockham. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in February interprets into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

February temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

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

In February, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout February, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 8.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

In Rockham, South Dakota, in February, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

In February, the average day length is 10h and 27min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Rockham, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average high temperature in February: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in February
Rockham, 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).

Average wind speed in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average wind speed in February: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average humidity in February: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).

Average rainfall in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average rainfall days in February: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average snowfall in February: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average snowfall days in February: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 30min

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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average sunshine days in February: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average UV index in February: 1

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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Rockham, SD

  • Average cloud cover in February: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in February
Rockham, 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).