February weather forecastDorchester, WI

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Dorchester, Wisconsin, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9°F (-12.8°C) and an average high of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

The initiation of February records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Dorchester experiences a mean low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C) during February.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Dorchester, in February, it is raining for 1.6 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dorchester, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.5 days and collects up to 11.18" (284mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Dorchester is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of February, in Dorchester, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Dorchester is 2.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Dorchester. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during February translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in February, in Dorchester, is 22.1°F (-5.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months in Dorchester.

In February, the average relative humidity is 92%.

In February, the rain falls for 1.6 days. Throughout February, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

In February, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout February, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

In February, the average sunshine duration in Dorchester, Wisconsin, is 2.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Dorchester, Wisconsin, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Dorchester, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average high temperature in February: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average wind speed in February: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average humidity in February: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average rainfall days in February: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average snowfall in February: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average snowfall days in February: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 2h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average sunshine days in February: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average cloud cover in February: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in February
Dorchester, WI

  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, August, September and December (5mi).