February weather forecast
Moorhead, IA

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Moorhead, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.2°F (0.1°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Moorhead's February reports an average high-temperature of a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C), exhibiting a minor difference from January. During February, Moorhead observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Moorhead, in February, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Moorhead, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Moorhead is 5.3h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

The average high-temperature, in February, in Moorhead, is 32.2°F (0.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Moorhead, in February, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Moorhead, during February, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Moorhead have in February?

In Moorhead, the average day length in February is 10h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in February?

In Moorhead, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Moorhead, IA

Average temperature in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 32.2°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 (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 18.3°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
Moorhead, IA

Average pressure in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average pressure in February: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Moorhead, IA

Average wind speed in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in February
Moorhead, IA

Average humidity in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in February
Moorhead, IA

Average rainfall in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in February
Moorhead, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in February
Moorhead, IA

Average snowfall in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Moorhead, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Moorhead, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in February
Moorhead, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in February
Moorhead, IA

Average UV index in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Moorhead, IA

Average cloud cover in February - Moorhead, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in February
Moorhead, IA

Average visibility in February - Moorhead, 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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