February weather forecast
Shanks, WV

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a wintry month in Shanks, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

Shanks's average high-temperature in February is a still icy 41.2°F (5.1°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 36.1°F (2.3°C) of January. Shanks's average low-temperature in February is measured at a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

February and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shanks, in February, during 7.2 snowfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.2 snowfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shanks, West Virginia, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, 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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

In February, in Shanks, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 78%.

What is the driest month?

February and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in February?

In February, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout February, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In February, in Shanks, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout February, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February in Shanks, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shanks have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shanks?

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

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In Shanks, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from 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
Shanks, WV

Average temperature in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average high temperature in February: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in February
Shanks, WV

Average pressure in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average pressure in February: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Shanks, WV

Average wind speed in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in February
Shanks, WV

Average humidity in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in February
Shanks, WV

Average rainfall in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in February
Shanks, WV

Average rainfall days in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average rainfall days in February: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Shanks, WV

Average snowfall in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Shanks, WV

Average snowfall days in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average snowfall days in February: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Shanks, WV

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Shanks, WV

Average sunshine days in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average sunshine days in February: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in February
Shanks, WV

Average UV index in February - Shanks, WV
  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Shanks, WV

Average cloud cover in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average cloud cover in February: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in February
Shanks, WV

Average visibility in February - Shanks, WV
  • Average visibility in February: 5mi

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

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