Temperatures in February
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Washington D.C. in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Washington D.C. with cold temperatures, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights close to 1°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature drops to around 8°C, with nights close to 0°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Washington D.C. will be around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 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.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Washington D.C.. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Washington D.C. in February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
9°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
97 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
7,2 cm | 0,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
5 days | 1 day | |
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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.
Temperature records for Washington D.C. in February
With 27°C, Washington D.C. hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -15°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Washington D.C.
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Washington D.C., measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Washington D.C.
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Washington D.C., measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Washington D.C..
Daily Snowfall in February in Washington D.C.
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in February in Washington D.C., measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in February.
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.
Temperature in February in Washington D.C. Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Washington D.C., measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Washington D.C. Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Washington D.C., measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in February in Washington D.C. per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in February in Washington D.C., measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in February for Washington D.C.
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Weather experiences in February in Washington D.C.
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It was pretty cold and grey in Washington in February. There was some snow, but not enough for winter sports. There was also no opportunity for swimming, only visits to museums.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Washington D.C. by Month
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