February weather forecastVetal, SD

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is an icy month in Vetal, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

February's onset brings an average high-temperature of an icy 34°F (1.1°C), showing a minute difference from January's 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Throughout February, Vetal records an average temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Vetal, the average relative humidity in February is 73%.

Rainfall

In Vetal, during February, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Vetal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.2 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Vetal, in February, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Vetal, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 33min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Vetal, South Dakota, the average sunshine in February is 6.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Vetal. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During February, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during February is 34°F (1.1°C) and the low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

The average relative humidity in February is 73%.

In Vetal, during February, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

In Vetal, in February, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In February, the average day length is 10h and 33min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 6.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in February: 34°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 (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 19.8°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 (18.5°F).

Average pressure in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average pressure in February: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average wind speed in February: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average humidity in February: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

Average rainfall in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average snowfall in February: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average snowfall days in February: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Vetal, SD

  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Vetal, 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
Vetal, SD

  • Average cloud cover in February: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in February
Vetal, 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).