The weather in February in Washington D.C.

It's cold in February in Washington D.C. with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 5°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 Washington D.C., 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 27°C in 2023, Washington D.C. reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -15°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In February, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 7,2 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in February for Washington D.C.

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Washington D.C.. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Washington D.C. New York
Average temperature 9°C 6°C
Max. temperature 14°C 10°C
Min. temperature -2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 97 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 12 days 11 days
Total snowfall 7,2 cm 34 cm
Snowy days 5 days 12 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Washington D.C. with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 0°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Washington D.C. is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°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 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Washington D.C., 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 Washington D.C.

Temperature in February in Washington D.C. over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Washington D.C., 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 Washington D.C.

Total precipitation in February in Washington D.C. over the years

Daily Snowfall in February in Washington D.C.

Snowfall in February in Washington D.C. per year

Daily UV index in February in Washington D.C.

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Washington D.C., 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 Washington D.C. by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Washington D.C.. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.