February weather forecast
Delaware, USA

February in Delaware continues the winter season, often marked by the coldest temperatures and the highest snowfall of the year. While January experiences cold conditions, February often records even more freezing temperatures, with nights dipping below 0°F (-17.8°C). The frost penetration in the soil during this month can range from 5" (127mm) to 10" (254mm) from north to south, reinforcing the chill in the air.

Snowfall is a distinguishing feature of February in Delaware, with the average snowfall ranging from 14" (356mm) in the south to 18" (457mm) in the north. This month often records the highest snowfall, adding a serene and picturesque quality to the landscape. Although the temperatures and snowfall might make February seem less inviting, the state's elevation and the protective barrier formed by the Appalachian Mountains moderate the winter chill to some extent.

While not the wettest period, rainfall during February does contribute to the uniform distribution of precipitation throughout the year, maintaining the annual average of 44" (1118mm) to 47" (1194mm). In comparison to January, February typically experiences more extreme winter conditions, solidifying its reputation as one of the coldest and snowiest months in Delaware.

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• Wilmington - February »
  In Wilmington during February, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Wilmington, in February, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.
• Dover - February »
  In Dover in February, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Dover, in February, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.
• Newark - February »
  In Newark in February, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In February, in Newark the rain falls for 10.5 days.
• Middletown - February »
  In Middletown during February, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Middletown, in February, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Smyrna - February »
  In Smyrna, in February, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Smyrna, in February, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Milford - February »
  In Milford during February, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Milford in February, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.
• Seaford - February »
  In Seaford, in February, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Seaford, in February, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Georgetown - February »
  In Georgetown in February, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Georgetown, in February, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.
• Elsmere - February »
  In Elsmere in February, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elsmere, in February, during 4.7 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• New Castle - February »
  With an average ocean temperature of 41°F (5°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater in New Castle, Delaware. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in New Castle, Delaware.
• Lewes - February »
  February is the month with the coldest seawater in Lewes, with an average ocean temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C). In Lewes, during February, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.
• Rehoboth Beach - February »
  In Rehoboth Beach, in February, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rehoboth Beach, in February, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.