February weather forecastSpencer, SD

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Spencer, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

The dawn of February sees an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C), subtly contrasting with January's 24.4°F (-4.2°C). In Spencer, the average temperature during the nights of February drops to a still freezing cold 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

February and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Spencer, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Spencer is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in February is 80%.

February and November are months with the least rain in Spencer when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

In Spencer, in February, during 1.9 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Spencer is February, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

In February, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout February, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in February is 10h and 31min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.4h.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average high temperature in February: 28.6°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 (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Spencer, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average wind speed in February: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average humidity in February: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average rainfall days in February: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average snowfall in February: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Spencer, 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 24min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average sunshine days in February: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average UV index in February: 2

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

Average cloud cover in February
Spencer, SD

  • Average cloud cover in February: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in February
Spencer, 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).