Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average sea temperature in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
Weather in February
Temperature
The arrival of February denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) from January's 40.5°F (4.7°C). Shady Side, during February nights, observes an average temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Shady Side, during February, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout February, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shady Side, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average ocean temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C).Note: Swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 46min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average high temperature in February: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average pressure in February: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average wind speed in February: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average humidity in February: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average rainfall days in February: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average snowfall in February: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average snowfall days in February: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average sea temperature in February: 45.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.9°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Shady Side, 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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average sunshine days in February: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).
Average UV index in February
Shady Side, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average cloud cover in February: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in February
Shady Side, MD
- Average visibility in February: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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