February weather forecastUnion Center, SD

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also an icy month in Union Center, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

February brings an average high-temperature of a still cold 32.7°F (0.4°C), showing a slight difference from January's 32.4°F (0.2°C). During February nights, Union Center records an average temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Union Center, in February, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Union Center, in February, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.18" (157mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Union Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 36.26" (921mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in February converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During February, Union Center experiences an average high-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

In Union Center, in February, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Union Center, South Dakota, in February, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

The average day length in February is 10h and 28min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

In Union Center, the average sunshine duration in February is 5.9h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Union Center, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Union Center, SD

  • Average high temperature in February: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).

Average pressure in February
Union Center, 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
Union Center, SD

  • Average wind speed in February: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Union Center, SD

  • Average humidity in February: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in February
Union Center, SD

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in February
Union Center, SD

  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Union Center, SD

  • Average snowfall in February: 6.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Union Center, SD

  • Average snowfall days in February: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in February
Union Center, 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 54min

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
Union Center, SD

  • Average sunshine days in February: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in February
Union Center, 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
Union Center, SD

  • Average cloud cover in February: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in February
Union Center, 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).