February weather forecast
Harrisburg, SD

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Weather in February

Slightly warmer than January, the chilly clime of February is still marked with snowfall. The weather continues to be cold, although a slight increase in both daylight hours and temperature can be noticed. Interestingly, the area sees snowfall totalling to 3.54" (90mm) over about 7.3 days. Wind speeds also project a similar trend line as the previous month.

Temperature

The beginning of February records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C), marking a negligible difference from January's 24.1°F (-4.4°C). Harrisburg usually reports an average low-temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) during the month of February.

Humidity

In Harrisburg, the average relative humidity in February is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and November Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Harrisburg, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 32min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in February converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

In Harrisburg, 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.6°F (-10.2°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and November Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Harrisburg, South Dakota, in February, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in February?

In Harrisburg, in February, during 7.3 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Harrisburg have in February?

In Harrisburg, the average day length in February is 10h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month 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 intensity in February?

In Harrisburg, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average temperature in February - Harrisburg, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average pressure in February - Harrisburg, SD
  • Average pressure in February: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average wind speed in February - Harrisburg, 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 (7.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average humidity in February - Harrisburg, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average rainfall in February - Harrisburg, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Harrisburg, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average snowfall in February - Harrisburg, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Harrisburg, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Harrisburg, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Harrisburg, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average UV index in February - Harrisburg, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Harrisburg, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in February
Harrisburg, SD

Average visibility in February - Harrisburg, 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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