February weather forecast
Wheaton, MD

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Weather in February

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

Temperature

Entering February, Wheaton's average high-temperature reads a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. During the month of February, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Wheaton, in February, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wheaton, 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, in February, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.1 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Wheaton, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in February suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during February?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Wheaton during February are 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity in Wheaton is 75%.

How much does it rain in February?

In February, in Wheaton, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout February, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout February, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in February?

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

What time 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?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year in Wheaton, Maryland.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheaton have in February?

In Wheaton, the average sunshine duration in February is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

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

Average temperature in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average pressure in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average wind speed in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average humidity in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average rainfall in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average rainfall days in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average snowfall in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average snowfall days in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average sunshine days in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average UV index in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average cloud cover in February - Wheaton, 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, MD

Average visibility in February - Wheaton, 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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