February weather forecast
Rifle, CO

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The scenic Triple Falls of the Rifle Falls in Colorado, flowing to the still waters of the river below
The scenic Triple Falls of the Rifle Falls in Colorado, flowing to the still waters of the river below

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a cold month in Rifle, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The introduction of February sees an average high-temperature of an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C), hardly deviating from January. An average temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) marks the nights in February.

Humidity

In Rifle, the average relative humidity in February is 84%.

Rainfall

In Rifle, in February, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rifle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.7 days and collects up to 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Rifle, is 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In Rifle, the average relative humidity in February is 84%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Rifle, during February, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in February?

In Rifle, Colorado, during February, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rifle have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What are the months with 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 Rifle, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Rifle, CO

Average temperature in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average high temperature in February: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in February
Rifle, CO

Average pressure in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average pressure in February: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Rifle, CO

Average wind speed in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average wind speed in February: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Rifle, CO

Average humidity in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average humidity in February: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in February
Rifle, CO

Average rainfall in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in February
Rifle, CO

Average rainfall days in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average rainfall days in February: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Rifle, CO

Average snowfall in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average snowfall in February: 8.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Rifle, CO

Average snowfall days in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average snowfall days in February: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in February
Rifle, CO

Average sunshine days in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average sunshine days in February: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in February
Rifle, CO

Average UV index in February - Rifle, 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
Rifle, CO

Average cloud cover in February - Rifle, CO
  • Average cloud cover in February: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in February
Rifle, CO

Average visibility in February - Rifle, 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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