February weather forecast
Wheaton Forest, MD

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in Wheaton Forest, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in February for Wheaton Forest is a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C), staying closely aligned with January's conditions. Throughout the nights in February, an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 75%.

Rainfall

In Wheaton Forest, in February, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wheaton Forest, in February, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wheaton Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.1 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) 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 6:40 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during February translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

Is February cold?

In Wheaton Forest, 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 75%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Wheaton Forest, during February, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In Wheaton Forest, in February, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Wheaton Forest have in February?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 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?

The month with the least sunshine in Wheaton Forest is February, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheaton Forest have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In Wheaton Forest, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average temperature in February - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in February: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average pressure in February - Wheaton Forest, 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
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average wind speed in February - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average humidity in February - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average humidity in February: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average rainfall in February - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in February: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in February - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average snowfall in February - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.32"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average snowfall days in February - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 5.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Wheaton Forest, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in February - Wheaton Forest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).

Average UV index in February
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average UV index in February - Wheaton Forest, 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
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average cloud cover in February - Wheaton Forest, 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
Wheaton Forest, MD

Average visibility in February - Wheaton Forest, 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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