February weather forecast
Essex, IA

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a wintry month in Essex, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

On the advent of February, Essex's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C) from January's 31.3°F (-0.4°C). February brings Essex a consistent average low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Essex, in February, during 7.7 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Essex, records 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Essex?

In Essex, the average relative humidity in February is 77%.

What is the driest month?

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in February?

In Essex, in February, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February in Essex?

In Essex, during February, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Essex have in February?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

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 hazard to health from 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
Essex, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in February
Essex, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Essex, IA

Average wind speed in February - Essex, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.9mph

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

Average humidity in February
Essex, IA

Average humidity in February - Essex, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in February
Essex, IA

Average rainfall in February - Essex, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in February
Essex, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Essex, IA

Average snowfall in February - Essex, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Essex, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Essex, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Essex, 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 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Essex, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Essex, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Essex, IA

Average UV index in February - Essex, 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
Essex, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in February
Essex, IA

Average visibility in February - Essex, 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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