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The weather in February in Yankton

It's cold in February in Yankton with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -4°C to a high of 12°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 Yankton, South Dakota. 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 24°C in 2017, Yankton reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -23°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -33°C to a highest value of 3°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In February, there is an average of 3,7 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. Of the total precipitation, about 21 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in February for Yankton

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Yankton. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Yankton New York
Average temperature 1°C 6°C
Max. temperature 12°C 10°C
Min. temperature -14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 3,7 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 1 day 11 days
Total snowfall 21 cm 34 cm
Snowy days 10 days 12 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Yankton 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 Yankton is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°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 Yankton, South Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Yankton

Temperature in February in Yankton over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Yankton, South Dakota. 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 Yankton

Total precipitation in February in Yankton over the years

Daily Snowfall in February in Yankton

Snowfall in February in Yankton per year

Daily UV index in February in Yankton

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Yankton, 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 Yankton by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yankton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.