February weather forecastBethesda, MD
February
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Bethesda, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).Temperature
The transition into February marks the average high-temperature at a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C), differing minimally from January's 39.9°F (4.4°C). Bethesda witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) throughout February.Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout February, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bethesda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Bethesda. In Bethesda, in February, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bethesda, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.7 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) 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 6:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.UV index
In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during February morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Bethesda, MD
- Average high temperature in February: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in February
Bethesda, 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
Bethesda, MD
- Average wind speed in February: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in February
Bethesda, MD
- Average humidity in February: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in February
Bethesda, MD
- Average rainfall in February: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in February
Bethesda, MD
- Average rainfall days in February: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in February
Bethesda, MD
- Average snowfall in February: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Bethesda, MD
- Average snowfall days in February: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Bethesda, MD
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min
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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in February
Bethesda, MD
- Average sunshine days in February: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Bethesda, 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
Bethesda, 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
Bethesda, 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).
