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

Planning a trip to Altoona in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Altoona generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -10°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Altoona in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see snowfall.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 165 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Altoona in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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