February weather forecast
Waterloo, IA

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Weather in February

February brings slightly warmer temperatures to Waterloo. While it is still the height of winter, the worst of the year's cold is typically in the rearview mirror. Although snowfall and cold temperatures persist, they are less intense compared to the previous month. However, visibility might contribute to challenges for driving conditions as the month averages only 6 miles of visibility. Waterloo residents can look forward to the end of winter and the advent of spring.

Temperature

Waterloo's February showcases an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C), hardly distinct from January's 24.3°F (-4.3°C). Waterloo's average low-temperature is measured at a still freezing cold 15.4°F (-9.2°C) during February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Waterloo, Iowa, is 86%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Waterloo, in February, during 9.9 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Waterloo, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.6 days and aggregates up to 15.24" (387mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Waterloo, Iowa, is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Waterloo is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Waterloo?

The average high-temperature, in February, in Waterloo, is 28.4°F (-2°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Waterloo?

The average relative humidity in February in Waterloo, Iowa, is 86%.

What is the driest month in Waterloo?

The months with the least rainfall in Waterloo, Iowa, are January and February Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Waterloo in February?

In Waterloo, in February, during 4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Waterloo in February?

In Waterloo, in February, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Waterloo?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Waterloo, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Waterloo?

The average sunshine duration in February is 4h.

What is the UV index intensity in February in Waterloo?

In Waterloo, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Waterloo, IA

Average temperature in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 28.4°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in February
Waterloo, IA

Average pressure in February - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, IA

Average wind speed in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph

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

Average humidity in February
Waterloo, IA

Average humidity in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in February
Waterloo, IA

Average rainfall in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in February
Waterloo, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in February
Waterloo, IA

Average snowfall in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Waterloo, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Waterloo, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in February
Waterloo, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in February
Waterloo, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in February
Waterloo, IA

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

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

Average visibility in February
Waterloo, IA

Average visibility in February - Waterloo, IA
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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