February weather forecast
Whitewood, SD

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Weather in February

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

Temperature

The arrival of February records an average high-temperature of a still icy 32.7°F (0.4°C), closely related to the 32.4°F (0.2°C) observed in January. In Whitewood, February's nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Whitewood, in February, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Whitewood, 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 Whitewood. In Whitewood, in February, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.18" (157mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Whitewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 36.26" (921mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Whitewood, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during February leads to these advisories:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Whitewood?

In Whitewood, 32.7°F (0.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 18°F (-7.8°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

How much does it rain in February?

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

How many days does it snow in February?

In Whitewood, in February, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.18" (157mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In Whitewood, the average day length in February is 10h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

On the first day of February in Whitewood, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in February?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Whitewood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In Whitewood, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Whitewood, SD

Average temperature in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average pressure in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average wind speed in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average humidity in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average rainfall in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average snowfall in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average UV index in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, SD

Average visibility in February - Whitewood, 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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