February weather forecast
Sands, NM

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Sands, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of February, Sands witnesses an average high-temperature of a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Sands throughout February, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Sands, the average relative humidity in February is 57%.

Rainfall

In Sands, during February, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sands, in February, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.94" (100mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sands, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in February translates into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in February?

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 57%.

How much does it rain in Sands in February?

In February, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout February, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout February, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sands have in February?

In Sands, the average day length in February is 10h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in February in Sands?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Sands, NM

Average temperature in February - Sands, NM
  • Average high temperature in February: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in February
Sands, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Sands, NM

Average wind speed in February - Sands, NM
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Sands, NM

Average humidity in February - Sands, NM
  • Average humidity in February: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

Average rainfall in February
Sands, NM

Average rainfall in February - Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in February
Sands, NM

Average rainfall days in February - Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Sands, NM

Average snowfall in February - Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall in February: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Sands, NM

Average snowfall days in February - Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Sands, NM
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

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

  • 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 and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Sands, NM

Average sunshine days in February - Sands, NM
  • Average sunshine days in February: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Sands, NM

Average UV index in February - Sands, NM
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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

Average cloud cover in February
Sands, NM

Average cloud cover in February - Sands, NM
  • Average cloud cover in February: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in February
Sands, NM

Average visibility in February - Sands, 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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