Altoona weather in February (Iowa, United States of America)

How does the weather in Altoona usually fare in February? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Altoona includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of February. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -0°C. At night, it falls to around -10°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Altoona in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Altoona. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altoona climate page with graphs.

 

Altoona, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Altoona should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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