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Mapleton Weather in February

Mapleton in February

The short of it: Mapleton in February averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 10 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 16° · rain 0.9 in. · daylight 10 h 31 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & April

Thirty years of records give Mapleton an average February high of 36°, a low of 16° and some 0.9 in. of rain. Much like January: highs about 36°, nights near 16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 0.9 in., the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 31 min in mid-February, 65 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Mapleton runs about middling and about as wet in February. Schleswig, 18 mi to the E, is 2° cooler by day.

February in Mapleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
5° warmer, 0.3 in. more rain
Versus March
14° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 31 min
Average wind
10 mph

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchleswigIowa18 mi E34°15°0.9 in.
OnawaIowa18 mi WSW37°16°0.9 in.
WhitingIowa18 mi W36°16°0.8 in.
Ida GroveIowa21 mi NE34°14°0.9 in.
CorrectionvilleIowa21 mi N34°14°0.8 in.
SloanIowa23 mi WNW36°16°0.8 in.
DunlapIowa24 mi SSE36°16°0.9 in.
DenisonIowa25 mi ESE35°16°1.0 in.

The Almanac · Mapleton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 36°, nights near 16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 0.9 in., the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mapleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°12°0.6 in.10 mph9 h 25 min✦✦
February36°16°0.9 in.10 mph10 h 31 min✦✦
March49°27°1.7 in.11 mph11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April62°38°2.8 in.12 mph13 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May74°49°4.6 in.11 mph14 h 34 min✦✦✦
June82°60°4.7 in.9 mph15 h 14 min✦✦✦
July85°64°2.8 in.7 mph14 h 58 min✦✦
August83°62°3.4 in.7 mph13 h 52 min✦✦✦
September77°53°2.8 in.8 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October64°40°2.2 in.10 mph10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November48°27°1.0 in.10 mph9 h 43 min✦✦✦
December34°17°1.0 in.10 mph9 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mapleton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mapleton in February?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 36°, nights near 16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 0.9 in., the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Mapleton?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Mapleton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 7 min in December to 15 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Mapleton in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Mapleton in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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