February weather forecast
Washta, IA

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Washta, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

February brings an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C), showing a slight difference from January's 25.2°F (-3.8°C). During the February nights, an average temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 81%.

Rainfall

In Washta, in February, during 2.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Washta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.4 days and collects up to 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Washta, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during February leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Washta, records 28.9°F (-1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in February?

In February, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout February, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in February?

In Washta, in February, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Washta have in February?

In February, the average day length in Washta is 10h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in February?

In Washta, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. 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
Washta, IA

Average temperature in February - Washta, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Washta, IA

Average pressure in February - Washta, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Washta, IA

Average wind speed in February - Washta, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Washta, IA

Average humidity in February - Washta, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (67%).

Average rainfall in February
Washta, IA

Average rainfall in February - Washta, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in February
Washta, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Washta, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Washta, IA

Average snowfall in February - Washta, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Washta, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Washta, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Washta, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Washta, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in February
Washta, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in February
Washta, IA

Average cloud cover in February - Washta, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in February
Washta, IA

Average visibility in February - Washta, 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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