February weather forecast
Frederick, MD

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A stone bridge over the calm Carroll Creek in the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Maryland
A stone bridge over the calm Carroll Creek in the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Maryland

Weather in February

As winter leaps into February in Frederick, Maryland, the average high temperatures show a slight increase; however, the weather remains bitter and snowy. The lowest temperature noted for February steps up slightly from January to 26.2°F (-3.2°C). Snowfall continues to grace Frederick residents with winter beauty, while the indoor warmth is particularly enticing. Despite a slight increase in daily sunlight, the dominant clouds and brisk winds keep the wintry aura intact.

Temperature

February registers an average high-temperature of a still wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C), slightly varied from January's 37.6°F (3.1°C). Frederick records an average nighttime low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) throughout February.

Humidity

In Frederick, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

In Frederick, in February, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Frederick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.7 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In February, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout February, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 11.46" (291mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 44min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is February?

An average high-temperature, in February, in Frederick, is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity in Frederick is 78%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Frederick, in February, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout February, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Frederick have in February?

In Frederick, the average day length in February is 10h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Frederick, MD

Average temperature in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average high temperature in February: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in February
Frederick, MD

Average pressure in February - Frederick, 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
Frederick, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in February
Frederick, MD

Average humidity in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in February
Frederick, MD

Average rainfall in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in February
Frederick, MD

Average rainfall days in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in February
Frederick, MD

Average snowfall in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Frederick, MD

Average snowfall days in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in February
Frederick, MD

Average sunshine days in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in February
Frederick, MD

Average UV index in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average UV index in February: 2

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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Frederick, MD

Average cloud cover in February - Frederick, MD
  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in February
Frederick, MD

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

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

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