February weather forecast
Columbia, IA

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is an icy month in Columbia, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

Columbia's shift into February sets the average high-temperature at a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from January's 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Columbia's average low-temperature is measured at a freezing cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C) during February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Columbia are January through May, October through December. In Columbia, during February, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Columbia, the average sunshine in February is 4.7h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Columbia?

In Columbia, in February, the average high-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Columbia in February?

In February, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout February, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In Columbia, Iowa, in February, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Columbia, IA

Average temperature in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Columbia, IA

Average pressure in February - Columbia, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Columbia, IA

Average wind speed in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Columbia, IA

Average humidity in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Columbia, IA

Average rainfall in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in February
Columbia, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Columbia, IA

Average snowfall in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Columbia, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Columbia, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Columbia, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.5 days

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

Average UV index in February
Columbia, IA

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

Average cloud cover in February - Columbia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in February
Columbia, IA

Average visibility in February - Columbia, 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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