The weather in February in the United States
It's cold in February in the United States with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 2°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for the United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2017, the United States reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -17°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -27°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In February, there is an average of 38 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 9,0 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in February for the United States
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the United States. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
February weather comparison
| United States | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 6°C |
| Max. temperature | 21°C | 10°C |
| Min. temperature | -6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 38 mm | 82 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 11 days |
| Total snowfall | 9,0 cm | 34 cm |
| Snowy days | 4 days | 12 days |
Start of February
The month of February starts in United States with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around -3°C.
Mid February
By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 10°C, with nights around -2°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in United States is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in February in the United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in February in the United States
Temperature in February in the United States over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in the United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in February in the United States
Total precipitation in February in the United States over the years
Daily Snowfall in February in the United States
Snowfall in February in the United States per year
Daily UV index in February in the United States
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in the United States, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in the United States by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the United States. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.