February weather forecast
Hays, KS

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Weather in February

As winter continues into February, there is a very incremental uptick in temperature in Hays, Kansas. Although temperatures gradually rise, they remain frosty with frigid wind speeds still hovering around 11.2mph (18km/h). February witnesses an increase in cloud cover, signifying slightly more overcast skies. Approaching March, the city experiences an onset of spring-like weather, noticeable by the minor rise in temperature and reduced snowfall.

Temperature

Hays starts February with an average high-temperature of a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C), a minor shift from January's 41.9°F (5.5°C). In February, the temperature drops to an average of 27°F (-2.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Hays is 63%.

Rainfall

In Hays, Kansas, in February, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hays, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.7 days and collects up to 17.6" (447mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hays, Kansas, are January through May, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hays, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of February, in Hays, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hays, Kansas, the average sunshine in February is 7.7h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Hays is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average February temperature in Hays?

During February, Hays experiences an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Hays?

The average relative humidity in February in Hays, Kansas, is 63%.

How many days does it rain in February in Hays?

In Hays, during February, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Hays?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Hays in February?

In Hays, in February, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hays have in February?

In February, the average day length in Hays, Kansas, is 10h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Hays?

On the first day of February in Hays, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hays have in February?

In Hays, the average sunshine duration in February is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in February in Hays?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe 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
Hays, KS

Average temperature in February - Hays, KS
  • Average high temperature in February: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Hays, KS

Average pressure in February - Hays, KS
  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Hays, KS

Average wind speed in February - Hays, KS
  • Average wind speed in February: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Hays, KS

Average humidity in February - Hays, KS
  • Average humidity in February: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in February
Hays, KS

Average rainfall in February - Hays, KS
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in February
Hays, KS

Average rainfall days in February - Hays, KS
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Hays, KS

Average snowfall in February - Hays, KS
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Hays, KS

Average snowfall days in February - Hays, KS
  • Average snowfall days in February: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Hays, KS

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Hays, KS
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in February
Hays, KS

Average sunshine days in February - Hays, KS
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Hays, KS

Average UV index in February - Hays, KS
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Hays, KS

Average cloud cover in February - Hays, KS
  • Average cloud cover in February: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in February
Hays, KS

Average visibility in February - Hays, KS
  • 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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