February weather forecast
Durango, CO

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A railway passing through the high rocks and cliffs of San Juan Mountains, with an old steam engine train from Durango, Colorado to Silverton
A railway passing through the high rocks and cliffs of San Juan Mountains, with an old steam engine train from Durango, Colorado to Silverton

Weather in February

February sees a subtle shift in Durango's weather with a slight incline in temperature. Yet the dominant frosty conditions continue with a high of just 33.4°F (0.8°C), making warm clothing a necessity. A trend of snowfall persists from the preceding month, keeping the city’s ski slopes bustling with activity. The increment in daylight hours brings a tinge of optimism, symbolizing the forthcoming spring. Despite still being amidst winter, the end of February signals that substantial change is on the horizon.

Temperature

The arrival of February in Durango brings an average high-temperature of an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C), subtly diverging from January's 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In Durango, an average temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C) is noted during February nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 80%.

Rainfall

In Durango, Colorado, in February, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.4 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 14.57" (370mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Durango, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Durango, the average sunshine in February is 6.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Durango. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Durango, records 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature is 16°F (-8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Durango, during February, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 14.57" (370mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout February, 14.57" (370mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Durango have in February?

In Durango, the average day length in February is 10h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Durango is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Durango, CO

Average temperature in February - Durango, CO
  • Average high temperature in February: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in February
Durango, CO

Average pressure in February - Durango, CO
  • Average pressure in February: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Durango, CO

Average wind speed in February - Durango, CO
  • Average wind speed in February: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.9mph).

Average humidity in February
Durango, CO

Average humidity in February - Durango, CO
  • Average humidity in February: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in February
Durango, CO

Average rainfall in February - Durango, CO
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.94").

Average rainfall days in February
Durango, CO

Average rainfall days in February - Durango, CO
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in February
Durango, CO

Average snowfall in February - Durango, CO
  • Average snowfall in February: 14.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Durango, CO

Average snowfall days in February - Durango, CO
  • 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).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Durango, CO

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Durango, CO
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Durango, CO

Average sunshine days in February - Durango, CO
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in February
Durango, CO

Average UV index in February - Durango, CO
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Durango, CO

Average cloud cover in February - Durango, CO
  • Average cloud cover in February: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in February
Durango, CO

Average visibility in February - Durango, CO
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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