February weather forecast
Houghton, SD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Houghton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low of 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of February, Houghton's average high-temperature registers at a still freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Houghton encounters a steady low-temperature average of 7.3°F (-13.7°C) throughout the month of February.

Humidity

In Houghton, the average relative humidity in February is 86%.

Rainfall

In Houghton, in February, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Houghton, there are 92.3 rainfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout February, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.6 snowfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Houghton, South Dakota, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 24min.
On the first day of February in Houghton, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Houghton is 4.5h.

UV index

In Houghton, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during February leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Houghton in February?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Houghton during February are 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 7.3°F (-13.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in February in Houghton?

In February, the average relative humidity in Houghton is 86%.

How much does it rain in Houghton in February?

In Houghton, South Dakota, in February, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Houghton in February?

In February, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout February, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Houghton have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Houghton?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Houghton?

The average sunshine duration in February in Houghton is 4.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in February in Houghton?

In Houghton, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Houghton, SD

Average temperature in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 22.3°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 (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 7.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Houghton, SD

Average pressure in February - Houghton, 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
Houghton, SD

Average wind speed in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in February
Houghton, SD

Average humidity in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

Average rainfall in February
Houghton, SD

Average rainfall in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in February
Houghton, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in February
Houghton, SD

Average snowfall in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.52"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Houghton, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Houghton, 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 3min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in February
Houghton, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Houghton, SD

Average UV index in February - Houghton, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Houghton, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Houghton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in February
Houghton, SD

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

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

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