February weather forecast
Columbus, NM

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a moderate month in Columbus, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Columbus's transition into February sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in January to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). In February, Columbus encounters an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 39%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout February, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbus, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.3 days and collects up to 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Columbus, during February, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in February translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are February temperatures?

February temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 39%.

How much does it rain in Columbus in February?

In Columbus, during February, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout February, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in February?

In February, the average day length in Columbus is 11h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Columbus?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Columbus, the average sunshine duration in February is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Columbus, NM

Average temperature in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average high temperature in February: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in February
Columbus, NM

Average pressure in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average pressure in February: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Columbus, NM

Average wind speed in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and September (7.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Columbus, NM

Average humidity in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average humidity in February: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in February
Columbus, NM

Average rainfall in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

Average rainfall days in February
Columbus, NM

Average rainfall days in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in February
Columbus, NM

Average snowfall in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Columbus, NM

Average snowfall days in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Columbus, NM

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Columbus, NM

Average sunshine days in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average sunshine days in February: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in February
Columbus, NM

Average UV index in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average UV index in February: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in February
Columbus, NM

Average cloud cover in February - Columbus, NM
  • Average cloud cover in February: 14

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in February
Columbus, NM

Average visibility in February - Columbus, NM
  • 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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