The weather in February in Washington
It's cold in February in Washington 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, 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 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
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Washington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
February weather comparison
Washington | 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 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 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.
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, 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
Temperature in February in Washington over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Washington, 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
Total precipitation in February in Washington over the years
Daily Snowfall in February in Washington
Snowfall in February in Washington per year
Daily UV index in February in Washington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Washington, 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 by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Washington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.