February weather forecast
Fort Stanton, NM

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a frosty month in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The start of February marks an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in January. An average temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) marks the nights in February.

Humidity

In Fort Stanton, the average relative humidity in February is 48%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout February, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In February, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout February, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Stanton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fort Stanton, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 7.2h.

UV index

In Fort Stanton, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are February temperatures?

In February, in Fort Stanton, the average high-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 48%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Fort Stanton, in February, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Fort Stanton, during February, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Stanton have in February?

In February, the average day length is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Fort Stanton, the average sunshine duration in February is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average temperature in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average high temperature in February: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average pressure in February - Fort Stanton, 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
Fort Stanton, NM

Average wind speed in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average humidity in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average humidity in February: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall days in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall days in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall days in February: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average sunshine days in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average sunshine days in February: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average UV index in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average cloud cover in February - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average cloud cover in February: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in February
Fort Stanton, NM

Average visibility in February - Fort Stanton, 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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