Washington, D. C. Weather in February

What's the weather like in Washington, D. C. (Washington, D.C.) in February 2024?

The climate in Washington, D. C. during February can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

February is in the winter in Washington, D. C. and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

Washington, D. C. weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Nightly temperature -2.8°C 27°F
Average temperature 2.1°C 35.8°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 2.6°C 36.6°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average February is the driest month of the year in Washington, D. C. with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. average temperature in February

February rainfall

Washington, D. C. average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Washington, D. C. average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Washington, D. C. in February 2024.

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Washington, D. C. weather stats

Washington, D. C. weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: June 10hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: August 103mm 4.1ins
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