February weather forecast
Columbia, SD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and max 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

February notes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C), subtly differing from January's 20.7°F (-6.3°C). Columbia cools down to an average low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) throughout the month of February.

Humidity

In Columbia, the average relative humidity in February is 85%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, in February, during 2 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Columbia. In Columbia, in February, during 10.9 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Columbia, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in February translates into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Columbia in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Columbia, is 23.7°F (-4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Columbia?

In Columbia, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in February is 85%.

How many days does it rain in February in Columbia?

In Columbia, in February, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Columbia in February?

In February, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout February, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in February in Columbia is 10h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Columbia?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Columbia?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbia, South Dakota.

What is the UV index intensity in February in Columbia?

In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Columbia, SD

Average temperature in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in February
Columbia, SD

Average pressure in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average pressure in February: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Columbia, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in February
Columbia, SD

Average humidity in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

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Average rainfall in February
Columbia, SD

Average rainfall in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in February
Columbia, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Columbia, SD

Average snowfall in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Columbia, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h 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: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Columbia, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in February
Columbia, SD

Average UV index in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average UV index in February: 1

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 and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in February
Columbia, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Columbia, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in February
Columbia, SD

Average visibility in February - Columbia, 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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