February weather forecast
McCook Lake, SD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in McCook Lake, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in McCook Lake's average high-temperature is noted with the start of February, touching a still subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) from January's 27°F (-2.8°C). McCook Lake reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) in February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McCook Lake, during February, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In McCook Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

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

What is the average humidity in February?

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

What is the driest month in McCook Lake?

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in February?

In McCook Lake, during February, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In McCook Lake, during February, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does McCook Lake have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In McCook Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
McCook Lake, SD

Average temperature in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average pressure in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average wind speed in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average humidity in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average rainfall in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average snowfall in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average UV index in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in February - McCook Lake, 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
McCook Lake, SD

Average visibility in February - McCook Lake, 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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