Sioux Falls, SD weather in February
In February, Sioux Falls sees highs around 32°F and lows around 13°F: cold, with some rain and some snow. Expect about 7 wet days. Snowfall averages about 8.6 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 32°F
- Normal low
- 13°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.6 in
- snow on the ground 16 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 28°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:43 am / 5:37 pm | 7:04 am / 6:13 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 11.2 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 am17°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 am19°Fdew point 13°F
- Noon26°Fdew point 16°F
- 3 pm29°Fdew point 18°F
- 6 pm25°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm21°Fdew point 16°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sioux Falls (3 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 48% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 44%.
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 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more16 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry February brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.2 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 42°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 19°F
- Wettest February2012: 2.4 in
- Driest February1995: 0.1 in
- Highest reading68°F (February 21, 2017)
- Lowest reading-29°F (February 2, 1996)
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 | 27°F | 32°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 13°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +13°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Omaha, NE163 mi · high 39°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Rochester, MN213 mi · high 27°F · 8 wet days
How Sioux Falls ranks in February
- Normal high354th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in South Dakota
- Wet days112th driest of 378
- Comfortable days296th most of 340
What to pack for Sioux Falls in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 13°F, highs near 32°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 16 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1195 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 Sioux Falls in February?
The normal high is 32°F and the normal low is 13°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -29°F (most recently on February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Sioux Falls in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (2.4 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Sioux Falls in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 16 days.
Is February a good time to visit Sioux Falls?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sioux Falls (31 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, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Sioux Falls (USW00014944), 3.0 mi NNW of the city center, 1,430 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Joe Foss Field Airport (726510-14944), 3.3 mi NW of the city center, 1,419 ft (54 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.