February weather forecast
Pickstown, SD

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Weather in February

As Pickstown steps into February, temperatures see a slight rise from the previous month's conditions. Days become longer, offering an additional 1.2 hours of daylight compared to January. The increase in daylight is accompanied by an increase in sunshine hours, providing residents with a much-needed respite from the winter's chill. Snowfall is still on the cards, but significantly less than in January. Wind speeds remain unchanged, retaining the same pace as the month prior.

Temperature

Pickstown notes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February, hardly diverging from January. Throughout February, Pickstown experiences a low-temperature average of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In Pickstown, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pickstown, during February, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Pickstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Pickstown, the average sunshine in February is 5.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in February translates into these instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Pickstown, records 31.5°F (-0.3°C), while the low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In Pickstown, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

What is the driest month?

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Pickstown, in February, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In Pickstown, in February, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In Pickstown, the average day length in February is 10h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Pickstown is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Pickstown, SD

Average temperature in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in February
Pickstown, SD

Average pressure in February - Pickstown, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Pickstown, SD

Average wind speed in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Pickstown, SD

Average humidity in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in February
Pickstown, SD

Average rainfall in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in February
Pickstown, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Pickstown, SD

Average snowfall in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.54"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Pickstown, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Pickstown, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Pickstown, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Pickstown, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Pickstown, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Pickstown, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in February
Pickstown, SD

Average visibility in February - Pickstown, 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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