February weather forecast
Fairburn, SD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Fairburn, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

As February takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. An average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) is observed during the February nights.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Fairburn, during February, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Fairburn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Fairburn, in February, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.71" (145mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairburn, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 31min.
On the first day of February in Fairburn, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in February leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

February temperatures in Fairburn vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Fairburn?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in February?

In Fairburn, the average relative humidity in February is 77%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Fairburn, in February, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, in February, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February in Fairburn, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairburn have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In Fairburn, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in February
Fairburn, SD

Average temperature in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Fairburn, SD

Average pressure in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Fairburn, SD

Average wind speed in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in February
Fairburn, SD

Average humidity in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in February
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in February
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Fairburn, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Fairburn, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Fairburn, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in February
Fairburn, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Fairburn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in February
Fairburn, SD

Average visibility in February - Fairburn, 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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