February weather forecast
Mammoth Cave National Park, KY

February greets the year's early risers with slightly warmer temperatures, indicating a gradual shift from the harsh colds of January. Rainfall continues to be consistent, keeping the park moist and dewy. An uptick in daylight hours signals the approaching spring, favoring later sunsets and earlier sunrises. The UV index falls into a moderate level, suggesting stronger sunlight intensity during the day. Despite the wintry aura, the increment in temperature and sunlit hours steadily fosters the rebirth of nature.

Temperature

With the onset of February, Mammoth Cave National Park's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from January's wintry 41°F (5°C) to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). February, marked by an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C), indicates a large temperature drop from the daytime peak.

Rainfall

In Mammoth Cave National Park, in February, during 11 rainfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mammoth Cave National Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126 days and collects up to 50.63" (1286mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mammoth Cave National Park, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.