February weather forecast
Preston, IA

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Preston, is another freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Preston's average high-temperature in February is a still freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C), indicating a subtle variation from January. During February, Preston experiences an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Preston, the average relative humidity in February is 85%.

Rainfall

In Preston, in February, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Preston are January through April, October through December. In Preston, in February, during 9.8 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Preston, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Preston, Iowa, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Preston, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in February transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Preston?

Preston in February has an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Preston?

In Preston, the average relative humidity in February is 85%.

How much does it rain in Preston in February?

In February, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout February, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February in Preston?

In February, in Preston, Iowa, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout February, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February in Preston?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Preston?

On the first day of February in Preston, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Preston?

The months with the least sunshine in Preston are January and February, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Preston have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Preston is 3.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in February in Preston?

In Preston, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Preston, IA

Average temperature in February - Preston, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in February
Preston, IA

Average pressure in February - Preston, 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
Preston, IA

Average wind speed in February - Preston, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Preston, IA

Average humidity in February - Preston, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in February
Preston, IA

Average rainfall in February - Preston, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in February
Preston, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Preston, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Preston, IA

Average snowfall in February - Preston, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Preston, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Preston, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Preston, IA

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Preston, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Preston, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Preston, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Preston, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in February
Preston, IA

Average cloud cover in February - Preston, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in February
Preston, IA

Average visibility in February - Preston, 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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