February weather forecast
Fort Washington, MD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a frosty month in Fort Washington, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.2°F (-1°C) and max 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

February's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. Fort Washington records an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) throughout February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 74%.

Rainfall

In Fort Washington, in February, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Washington, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fort Washington, in February, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 47min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in February?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Washington during February are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in February in Fort Washington?

In February, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In February, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout February, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout February, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Washington have in February?

In Fort Washington, the average day length in February is 10h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Washington have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average temperature in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average high temperature in February: 45.1°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average pressure in February - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, MD

Average wind speed in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average humidity in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average humidity in February: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average rainfall in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average rainfall days in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average snowfall in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average snowfall days in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Fort Washington, MD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average sunshine days in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average UV index in February - Fort Washington, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average cloud cover in February - Fort Washington, MD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in February
Fort Washington, MD

Average visibility in February - Fort Washington, 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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