February weather forecast
Columbus, ND

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Columbus, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 3.6°F (-15.8°C) and 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

Temperature

Columbus's February weather, with an average high temperature of 17.2°F (-8.2°C) and an average low temperature of 3.6°F (-15.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 90%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Columbus are January and February Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, in February, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.2 snowfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Columbus is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in February translates into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With its average high temperature of 17.2°F (-8.2°C) and a low of 3.6°F (-15.8°C), February is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is it in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Columbus, records 17.2°F (-8.2°C), while the low-temperature is 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Columbus in February?

In Columbus, in February, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Columbus, during February, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Columbus, ND

Average temperature in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average high temperature in February: 17.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (17.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 3.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Columbus, ND

Average pressure in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average pressure in February: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Columbus, ND

Average wind speed in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Columbus, ND

Average humidity in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average humidity in February: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in February
Columbus, ND

Average rainfall in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in February
Columbus, ND

Average rainfall days in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average rainfall days in February: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Columbus, ND

Average snowfall in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Columbus, ND

Average snowfall days in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average snowfall days in February: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Columbus, ND

Average sunshine days in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Columbus, ND

Average UV index in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average UV index in February: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Columbus, ND

Average cloud cover in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average cloud cover in February: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in February
Columbus, ND

Average visibility in February - Columbus, ND
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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