February weather forecast
Watkins, IA

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Watkins, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18°F (-7.8°C) and max 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during February registers at a still freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Watkins, in February, experiences an average temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and July, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Watkins, in February, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Watkins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.8 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Watkins. In Watkins, in February, during 9.7 snowfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Watkins, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Watkins is 4.2h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in February translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. 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 February?

During February, Watkins experiences an average high-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January, February and July, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Watkins, Iowa, during February, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Watkins, in February, during 9.7 snowfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Watkins have in February?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Watkins, IA

Average temperature in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average high temperature in February: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Watkins, IA

Average pressure in February - Watkins, 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
Watkins, IA

Average wind speed in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in February
Watkins, IA

Average humidity in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average humidity in February: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in February
Watkins, IA

Average rainfall in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in February
Watkins, IA

Average rainfall days in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Watkins, IA

Average snowfall in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Watkins, IA

Average snowfall days in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average snowfall days in February: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Watkins, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Watkins, IA

Average sunshine days in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in February
Watkins, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in February
Watkins, IA

Average cloud cover in February - Watkins, IA
  • Average cloud cover in February: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in February
Watkins, IA

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

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

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