February weather forecastChesapeake Beach, MD
February
Weather in February
February continues the winter trend started in January, yet with gradual changes. The daylight hours increase to 10.8 hours per day, signaling the approach of spring. The average high temperature eases upward to 43.7°F (6.5°C) while the lows raise slightly to 32.5°F (0.3°C). Weather starts showing signs of transitioning from chilly winter to early spring. Although snowfall remains a possibility in February with an average of 0.43" (11mm), there is a decreasing trend when compared to January.Temperature
Chesapeake Beach marks the onset of February with an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C), subtly divergent from January's 40.6°F (4.8°C). Chesapeake Beach observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the month of February.Humidity
In Chesapeake Beach, the average relative humidity in February is 74%.Rainfall
In Chesapeake Beach, during February, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chesapeake Beach, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In February, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout February, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chesapeake Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C).Note: Unprotected swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 47min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Chesapeake Beach is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during February translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average high temperature in February: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).
Average pressure in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average pressure in February: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average wind speed in February: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average humidity in February: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average rainfall in February: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average rainfall days in February: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average snowfall in February: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average snowfall days in February: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average sea temperature in February: 45.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.9°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in February: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average sunshine days in February: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.7 days).
Average UV index in February
Chesapeake Beach, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average cloud cover in February: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in February
Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Average visibility in February: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
