February weather forecast
Artesian, SD

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Artesian, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Artesian's average high-temperature at the onset of February, reaching a still subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) from January's 24.4°F (-4.2°C). Artesian registers a consistent average low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) during February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 80%.

Rainfall

February and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Artesian, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 30min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 5.4h.

UV index

In Artesian, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In February, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Artesian, is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and November Rain falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in February?

In Artesian, during February, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in February?

In Artesian, in February, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Artesian, SD

Average temperature in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Artesian, SD

Average pressure in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average pressure in February: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Artesian, SD

Average wind speed in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Artesian, SD

Average humidity in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in February
Artesian, SD

Average rainfall in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in February
Artesian, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Artesian, SD

Average snowfall in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Artesian, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Artesian, SD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Artesian, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Artesian, SD

Average UV index in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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

Average cloud cover in February
Artesian, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Artesian, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in February
Artesian, SD

Average visibility in February - Artesian, SD
  • 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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