February weather forecast
Carthage, IL

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Carthage, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Carthage measures an average high-temperature of a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February, nearly consistent with the preceding month. An average minimum temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is recorded during the month of February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Carthage, Illinois, in February, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carthage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.2 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Carthage, in February, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of February, in Carthage, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 4.5h.

UV index

In Carthage, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during February leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

February temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In Carthage, the average relative humidity in February is 79%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Carthage, during February, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In February, in Carthage, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout February, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Carthage have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Carthage, IL

Average temperature in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average high temperature in February: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Carthage, IL

Average pressure in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Carthage, IL

Average wind speed in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Carthage, IL

Average humidity in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average humidity in February: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in February
Carthage, IL

Average rainfall in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in February
Carthage, IL

Average rainfall days in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Carthage, IL

Average snowfall in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Carthage, IL

Average snowfall days in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Carthage, IL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in February
Carthage, IL

Average sunshine days in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in February
Carthage, IL

Average UV index in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Carthage, IL

Average cloud cover in February - Carthage, IL
  • Average cloud cover in February: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in February
Carthage, IL

Average visibility in February - Carthage, IL
  • 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).

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