February weather forecast
Dubuque, IA

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A small railway line in Dubuque, Iowa, set on a hilly and scenic greenery spot overlooking the brown buildings in the rest of the city
A small railway line in Dubuque, Iowa, set on a hilly and scenic greenery spot overlooking the brown buildings in the rest of the city

Weather in February

Snow enthusiasts should consider February for a visit to Dubuque, Iowa. The temperatures begin to crawl up slightly from the freezing January lows, setting a gradual transition to spring. The snowfall reduces to 4.17" (106mm) and there's a noticeable increase in daylight hours of 10.6 in comparison to January. This is ideal weather for winter sports and providing delightful winter portraits of the city. It's a wintry month but with a lot less bite than January.

Temperature

The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C), not significantly different from the 25°F (-3.9°C) of January. Dubuque records an average nighttime low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) in February.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout February, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dubuque, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 17.09" (434mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Dubuque is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dubuque, the average sunshine in February is 3.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in February translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during February are 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity in Dubuque is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in February?

In Dubuque, in February, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout February, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dubuque have in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February in Dubuque, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Dubuque is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Dubuque, IA

Average temperature in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Dubuque, IA

Average pressure in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Dubuque, IA

Average wind speed in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Dubuque, IA

Average humidity in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in February
Dubuque, IA

Average rainfall in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.14"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in February
Dubuque, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in February
Dubuque, IA

Average snowfall in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Dubuque, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Dubuque, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in February
Dubuque, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Dubuque, IA

Average UV index in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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

Average cloud cover in February
Dubuque, IA

Average cloud cover in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in February
Dubuque, IA

Average visibility in February - Dubuque, IA
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).

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