February weather forecast
Jefferson, SD

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Jefferson, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and min 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

The transition from January to February sees an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. February nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a still freezing cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In Jefferson, the average relative humidity in February is 80%.

Rainfall

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In February, in Jefferson, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout February, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. In Jefferson, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in February transforms into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

In Jefferson, 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

In Jefferson, the average relative humidity in February is 80%.

What is the driest month?

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in February?

In Jefferson, in February, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Jefferson, South Dakota, in February, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Jefferson?

On the first day of February in Jefferson, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Jefferson have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Jefferson is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Jefferson, SD

Average temperature in February - Jefferson, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Jefferson, SD

Average pressure in February - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, SD

Average wind speed in February - Jefferson, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in February
Jefferson, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in February
Jefferson, SD

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in February
Jefferson, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Jefferson, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall in February - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Jefferson, SD
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Jefferson, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in February
Jefferson, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in February
Jefferson, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Jefferson, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in February
Jefferson, SD

Average visibility in February - Jefferson, 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).

Jefferson, South Dakota, USA

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