Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
Weather in February
Temperature
The advent of February sees the average high-temperature at a still subzero cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C), subtly shifted from January's 19°F (-7.2°C). Amherst usually reports an average low-temperature of 7.3°F (-13.7°C) during the month of February.Humidity
In Amherst, the average relative humidity in February is 87%.Rainfall
In Amherst, in February, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.5 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Amherst, in February, during 13.8 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.5 snowfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 24min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
In February, the average sunshine in Amherst is 4.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During February, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in February
Amherst, SD
- Average high temperature in February: 21.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 7.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in February
Amherst, SD
- 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Amherst, SD
- Average wind speed in February: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in February
Amherst, SD
- Average humidity in February: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (62%).
Average rainfall in February
Amherst, SD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in February
Amherst, SD
- Average rainfall days in February: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in February
Amherst, SD
- Average snowfall in February: 4.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Amherst, SD
- Average snowfall days in February: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Amherst, SD
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in February: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
Amherst, SD
- Average sunshine days in February: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Amherst, SD
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Amherst, SD
- Average cloud cover in February: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in February
Amherst, SD
- Average visibility in February: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
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