February weather forecast
Virginia, USA

February in Virginia, similar to January, is marked by its cold conditions. The wintry grip remains firm over the state, although the end of the month might hint at the approaching change of seasons. The state's diverse topography ensures varied weather patterns across its regions, with colder temperatures persisting in the mountainous areas.

The average low temperature in February slightly increases from January, although not by much. It's common to find temperatures hovering from 28°F (-2.2°C) to 30°F (-1.1°C), depending on the region. Daytime highs also show a subtle climb but remain within the cold bracket.

Snow continues to be a significant factor in February, with the mountainous regions, especially areas near the Blue Ridge Mountains, getting a significant share. Coastal areas continue to experience snow, albeit in lesser quantities than the mountains, averaging 8" (203mm) to 10" (254mm) for the month. The transition from January to February witnesses little change in temperature, but by the month's end, there's a slight anticipation of the warmer days to come in March.

The cities near the Blue Ridge Mountains, such as Roanoke, continue to be of particular interest in February due to their colder temperatures and higher snowfall. In contrast, coastal cities, including Virginia Beach, might start seeing a reduction in snowfall intensity compared to the mountainous regions.

In February, Virginia remains in the heart of winter, with cold temperatures across the state. Though the icy grip is slightly less harsh than January, the month still demands warm clothing and preparation for snow, especially in the mountains. As February draws to a close, the state begins to look forward to the warmer and more pleasant days of spring in March.

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• Richmond - February »
  In Richmond in February, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond in February, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Virginia Beach - February »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Virginia Beach is February, with an average ocean temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Virginia Beach, during February, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.
• Norfolk - February »
  In Norfolk in February, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Norfolk in February, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Chesapeake - February »
  February is the month with the coldest seawater in Chesapeake, with an average ocean temperature of 44.6°F (7°C). With an average ocean temperature of 44.6°F (7°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Chesapeake.
• Arlington - February »
  In Arlington, in February, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of February in Arlington sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:29 pm.
• Newport News - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Newport News is February, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. The month with the coldest seawater in Newport News is February, with an average ocean temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).
• Alexandria - February »
  In Alexandria in February, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alexandria in February, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Roanoke - February »
  In Roanoke in February, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Roanoke, Virginia, during February, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.
• Portsmouth - February »
  With an average ocean temperature of 44.6°F (7°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Portsmouth, Virginia. In Portsmouth in February, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.
• Suffolk - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Suffolk is February, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Suffolk, in February, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.
• Lynchburg - February »
  In Lynchburg during February, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Lynchburg, Virginia, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Harrisonburg - February »
  In Harrisonburg, Virginia, in February, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Harrisonburg, Virginia, in February, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.