February weather forecast
Fort Defiance, AZ

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also an icy month in Fort Defiance, Arizona, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

In the transition from January to February, Fort Defiance reports an average high-temperature of a still cold 41.5°F (5.3°C), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Fort Defiance experiences an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) in month of February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 64%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout February, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.1 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Defiance, during February, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Defiance, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Fort Defiance, the average sunshine in February is 7.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In February, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

Fort Defiance in February has an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 64%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Fort Defiance, in February, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February in Fort Defiance?

In Fort Defiance, during February, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Defiance have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Fort Defiance?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Fort Defiance, the average sunshine duration in February is 7.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average temperature in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average high temperature in February: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average pressure in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average pressure in February: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average wind speed in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average humidity in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average humidity in February: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average rainfall in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").

Average rainfall days in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average rainfall days in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average snowfall in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average snowfall in February: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average snowfall days in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average sunshine days in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).

Average UV index in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average UV index in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • 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
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average cloud cover in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in February: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in February
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average visibility in February - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • 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).

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