February weather forecast
Pierre, SD

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The Capitol Dome building in Pierre, South Dakota, set in a beautiful tree park
The Capitol Dome building in Pierre, South Dakota, set in a beautiful tree park

Weather in February

The winter chill remains strong in February, but the city begins to witness a relative increase in daylight hours and slightly improved temperatures. The transition from January's deep freeze is noticeable, but it is incremental and subtle. The average high temperatures rise to 28.8°F (-1.8°C), indicating the early seeds of the approaching spring. Even though winter's grip is still firm, February starts hinting at the imminent change of seasons. Citizens often celebrate the lengthening days by partaking in late-winter events and activities.

Temperature

Pierre's weather in February displays an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C), showing minor disparity from January's 26.2°F (-3.2°C). Pierre encounters a steady low-temperature average of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) throughout the month of February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Pierre is 80%.

Rainfall

In February, in Pierre, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout February, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.5 rainfall days, and 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pierre. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Pierre. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During February, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Pierre?

Pierre in February has an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Pierre?

In Pierre, the average relative humidity in February is 80%.

How many days does it rain in February in Pierre?

In Pierre, during February, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Pierre?

The month with the most snowfall in Pierre, South Dakota, is February, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in February in Pierre?

In Pierre, South Dakota, in February, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pierre have in February?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Pierre?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pierre have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February in Pierre is 5.8h.

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

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Pierre.

How high is the UV index in February in Pierre?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Pierre, South Dakota, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Pierre, SD

Average temperature in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average high temperature in February: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in February
Pierre, SD

Average pressure in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average pressure in February: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Pierre, SD

Average wind speed in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity in February
Pierre, SD

Average humidity in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average humidity in February: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

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Average rainfall in February
Pierre, SD

Average rainfall in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in February
Pierre, SD

Average rainfall days in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Pierre, SD

Average snowfall in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average snowfall in February: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Pierre, SD

Average snowfall days in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 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
Pierre, SD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Pierre, 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 July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Pierre, SD

Average sunshine days in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in February
Pierre, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in February
Pierre, SD

Average cloud cover in February - Pierre, SD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in February
Pierre, SD

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

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

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