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United StatesThe weather in February in South Dakota
It's cold in February in South Dakota with an average temperature of 0°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -6°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -14°C and -5°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for South Dakota, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2016, South Dakota reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -21°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -30°C to a highest value of 5°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In February, there is an average of 5,7 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. Of the total precipitation, about 6,4 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in February for South Dakota
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Dakota. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
February weather comparison
| South Dakota | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 0°C | 6°C |
| Max. temperature | 11°C | 10°C |
| Min. temperature | -14°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 5,7 mm | 82 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 11 days |
| Total snowfall | 6,4 cm | 34 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 12 days |
Start of February
The month of February starts in South Dakota with really cold temps, averaging around -1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -11°C.
Mid February
By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 2°C, with nights around -10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in South Dakota is around 1°C, while nighttime temps are about -10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in February in South Dakota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in February in South Dakota
Temperature in February in South Dakota over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in South Dakota, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in February in South Dakota
Total precipitation in February in South Dakota over the years
Daily Snowfall in February in South Dakota
Snowfall in February in South Dakota per year
Daily UV index in February in South Dakota
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in South Dakota, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in South Dakota by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Dakota. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.