February weather forecast
Bethesda, MD

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Bethesda, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into February marks the average high-temperature at a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C), differing minimally from January's 39.9°F (4.4°C). Bethesda witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) throughout February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout February, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bethesda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Bethesda. In Bethesda, in February, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bethesda, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.7 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during February morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

February temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In Bethesda, Maryland, the average relative humidity in February is 74%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Bethesda, in February, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In Bethesda, Maryland, in February, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

In Bethesda, the average day length in February is 10h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethesda have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Bethesda, MD

Average temperature in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average high temperature in February: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in February
Bethesda, MD

Average pressure in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average pressure in February: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Bethesda, MD

Average wind speed in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Bethesda, MD

Average humidity in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average humidity in February: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in February
Bethesda, MD

Average rainfall in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in February
Bethesda, MD

Average rainfall days in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Bethesda, MD

Average snowfall in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Bethesda, MD

Average snowfall days in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Bethesda, MD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Bethesda, MD

Average sunshine days in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Bethesda, MD

Average UV index in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Bethesda, MD

Average cloud cover in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in February
Bethesda, MD

Average visibility in February - Bethesda, MD
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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