February weather forecast
Hartford, SD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Hartford, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Temperature

February welcomes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C), not much different from the preceding month. February sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 84%.

Rainfall

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In February, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout February, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.4 snowfall days, and 19.33" (491mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 5.1h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.6°F (-3°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in February?

In Hartford, the average relative humidity in February is 84%.

What is the driest month in Hartford?

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in February?

In Hartford, in February, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In Hartford, in February, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Hartford, the average sunshine duration in February is 5.1h.

How high is the UV index in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Hartford, SD

Average temperature in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in February
Hartford, SD

Average pressure in February - Hartford, 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
Hartford, SD

Average wind speed in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Hartford, SD

Average humidity in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in February
Hartford, SD

Average rainfall in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in February
Hartford, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Hartford, SD

Average snowfall in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Hartford, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Hartford, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Hartford, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Hartford, SD

Average UV index in February - Hartford, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Hartford, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in February
Hartford, SD

Average visibility in February - Hartford, SD
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

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

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