February weather forecast
Mammoth Cave National Park, KY

February greets the year's early risers with slightly warmer temperatures, indicating a gradual shift from the harsh colds of January. Rainfall continues to be consistent, keeping the park moist and dewy. An uptick in daylight hours signals the approaching spring, favoring later sunsets and earlier sunrises. The UV index falls into a moderate level, suggesting stronger sunlight intensity during the day. Despite the wintry aura, the increment in temperature and sunlit hours steadily fosters the rebirth of nature.

Temperature

Mammoth Cave National Park in February experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from January's cold 41°F (5°C) to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). Mammoth Cave National Park witnesses a consistent, sharp contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) throughout February.

Rainfall

In Mammoth Cave National Park, in February, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mammoth Cave National Park, there are 126 rainfall days, and 50.63" (1286mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of February, in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Mammoth Cave National Park is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.