February weather forecast
Vale, SD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Vale, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.7°F (0.4°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

Vale starts February with an average high-temperature of a still wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C), a minor shift from January's 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average temperature in Vale drops to a freezing cold 18°F (-7.8°C) during the night in the month of February.

Humidity

In Vale, the average relative humidity in February is 76%.

Rainfall

In Vale, South Dakota, in February, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Vale, South Dakota, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Vale, South Dakota. In Vale, in February, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.18" (157mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Vale, South Dakota, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Vale, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year in Vale, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in February translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Vale in February?

During February, Vale experiences an average high-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Vale?

The average relative humidity in February in Vale, South Dakota, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in February in Vale?

In February, in Vale, South Dakota, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout February, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Vale in February?

In Vale, South Dakota, during February, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February in Vale?

The average day length in February in Vale, South Dakota, is 10h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Vale?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Vale?

February has the least sunshine of the year in Vale, South Dakota, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Vale have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February in Vale is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Vale?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February in Vale?

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

Average temperature in February - Vale, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 32.7°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 (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).

Average pressure in February
Vale, SD

Average pressure in February - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average wind speed in February - Vale, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in February
Vale, SD

Average humidity in February - Vale, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in February
Vale, SD

Average rainfall in February - Vale, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in February
Vale, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Vale, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Vale, SD

Average snowfall in February - Vale, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 6.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Vale, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Vale, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Vale, SD
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Vale, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Vale, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in February
Vale, SD

Average UV index in February - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Vale, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in February
Vale, SD

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

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

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