February weather forecast
Bethesda, IA

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is an icy month in Bethesda, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

February ushers in an average high-temperature of a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C), aligning closely with the preceding month. Bethesda throughout February, records an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

In Bethesda, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bethesda, in February, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.2 snowfall days, and 7.4" (188mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bethesda, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Bethesda, the average sunshine in February is 5.5h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

The average high-temperature, in February, in Bethesda, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

What is the driest month?

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in February?

In February, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout February, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In Bethesda, in February, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In Bethesda, the average day length in February is 10h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Bethesda?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In Bethesda, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in February
Bethesda, IA

Average temperature in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Bethesda, IA

Average pressure in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average pressure in February: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Bethesda, IA

Average wind speed in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in February
Bethesda, IA

Average humidity in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in February
Bethesda, IA

Average rainfall in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in February
Bethesda, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in February
Bethesda, IA

Average snowfall in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Bethesda, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Bethesda, IA

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Bethesda, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Bethesda, IA

Average UV index in February - Bethesda, IA
  • 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
Bethesda, IA

Average cloud cover in February - Bethesda, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in February
Bethesda, IA

Average visibility in February - Bethesda, IA
  • 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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