February weather forecast
Portales, NM

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Silhouette windmill images on a small hill in Portales in NM, below the colorful yellow, orange, and grey sunset sky
Silhouette windmill images on a small hill in Portales in NM, below the colorful yellow, orange, and grey sunset sky

Weather in February

February in Portales, New Mexico witnesses a snail-paced increase in temperature, a sign of the impending spring. Even though the thermometer's mercury rises slightly compared to the previous month, it is still a cold time of the year, with temperatures ranging from 33.6°F (0.9°C) to 54.7°F (12.6°C). The air continues to dry up, further reducing the already low rainfall from January. With a slightly longer day, the city experiences more sunshine hours. This month provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors without the baking heat of summer.

Temperature

The shift to February signals an average high-temperature of a still fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C), subtly varied from January's 50.9°F (10.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) is recorded during February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In Portales, in February, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Portales, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.6 days and collects up to 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during February morphs into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Portales in February?

In Portales, 54.7°F (12.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.6°F (0.9°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 48%.

How much does it rain in Portales in February?

In Portales, in February, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Portales in February?

In February, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout February, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Portales have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Portales have in February?

In Portales, the average sunshine duration in February is 7h.

How high is the UV index in February?

In Portales, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Portales, NM

Average temperature in February - Portales, NM
  • Average high temperature in February: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Portales, NM

Average pressure in February - Portales, NM
  • Average pressure in February: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Portales, NM

Average wind speed in February - Portales, NM
  • Average wind speed in February: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in February
Portales, NM

Average humidity in February - Portales, NM
  • Average humidity in February: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).

Average rainfall in February
Portales, NM

Average rainfall in February - Portales, NM
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in February
Portales, NM

Average rainfall days in February - Portales, NM
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Portales, NM

Average snowfall in February - Portales, NM
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.34"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Portales, NM

Average snowfall days in February - Portales, NM
  • Average snowfall days in February: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Portales, NM

Average sunshine days in February - Portales, NM
  • Average sunshine days in February: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).

Average UV index in February
Portales, NM

Average UV index in February - Portales, NM
  • Average UV index in February: 3

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

Average cloud cover in February
Portales, NM

Average cloud cover in February - Portales, NM
  • Average cloud cover in February: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in February
Portales, NM

Average visibility in February - Portales, 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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