Aberdeen, SD weather in February
February in Aberdeen: very cold, with some rain and some snow. Highs 29°F, lows 6°F, rain or snow on about 7 days and about 8.6 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Aberdeen. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 29°F
- Normal low
- 6°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.6 in
- snow on the ground 18 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 25°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 2°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:54 am / 5:40 pm | 7:13 am / 6:19 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 11.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am13°Fdew point 8°F
- 9 am14°Fdew point 9°F
- Noon21°Fdew point 13°F
- 3 pm25°Fdew point 15°F
- 6 pm21°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 pm17°Fdew point 12°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aberdeen (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more18 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry February brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 0.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 8.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202002: average high 39°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 10°F
- Wettest February2019: 1.2 in
- Driest February2002: 0.03 in
- Highest reading68°F (February 27, 2016)
- Lowest reading-45°F (February 9, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 24°F | 29°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 2°F | 6°F | 19°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +13°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Fargo, ND127 mi · high 23°F · 7 wet days
How Aberdeen ranks in February
- Normal high366th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in South Dakota
- Wet days110th driest of 378
- Comfortable days330th most of 340
What to pack for Aberdeen in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 6°F, highs near 29°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 18 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1331 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Aberdeen in February?
The normal high is 29°F and the normal low is 6°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -45°F (February 9, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Aberdeen in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (1.2 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.03 in).
Does it snow in Aberdeen in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 18 days.
Is February a good time to visit Aberdeen?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aberdeen (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Aberdeen (USW00014929), 3.6 mi E of the city center, 1,302 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Aberdeen Regional Airport (726590-14929), 3.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,298 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).