Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
Weather in February
Temperature
February is marked by an average high-temperature of a still icy 33.4°F (0.8°C), almost identical to the preceding month. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) in February.Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 75%.Rainfall
In Rapid City, during February, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In February, in Rapid City, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout February, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rapid City, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rapid City, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 30min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in February suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average high temperature in February: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 17.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average wind speed in February: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average humidity in February: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average rainfall days in February: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average snowfall in February: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average snowfall days in February: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Rapid City, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average sunshine days in February: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in February
Rapid City, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Rapid City, SD
- Average cloud cover in February: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in February
Rapid City, 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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