February weather forecast
Shellsburg, IA

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Shellsburg, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into February shows a subtle variation to a still freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) from January's 25.3°F (-3.7°C) in the average high-temperature. Throughout February nights, Shellsburg experiences a consistent temperature average of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In February, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout February, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Shellsburg, the average sunshine in February is 4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Shellsburg is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during February morphs into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

The high-temperature during February is 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and the low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Shellsburg, in February, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Shellsburg, in February, during 9.6 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Shellsburg, the average sunshine duration in February is 4h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Shellsburg, IA

Average temperature in February - Shellsburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average pressure in February - Shellsburg, IA
  • Average pressure in February: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Shellsburg, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average humidity in February - Shellsburg, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average rainfall in February - Shellsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Shellsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average snowfall in February - Shellsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Shellsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Shellsburg, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Shellsburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in February
Shellsburg, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average cloud cover in February - Shellsburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in February
Shellsburg, IA

Average visibility in February - Shellsburg, 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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