Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average sea temperature in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
February
Weather in February
Temperature
February brings an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C), showing a slight difference from January's 40.1°F (4.5°C). Chester records a consistent low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during February nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 74%.Rainfall
In Chester, in February, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159 rainfall days, and 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In February, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout February, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average ocean temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).Note: Dipping into 45.1°F (7.3°C) below 50°F (10°C) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 55.4°F (13°C) feels cold to the bone.
Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 46min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During February, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in February
Chester, MD
- Average high temperature in February: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in February
Chester, 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
Chester, MD
- Average wind speed in February: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in February
Chester, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in February
Chester, MD
- Average rainfall in February: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in February
Chester, MD
- Average rainfall days in February: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in February
Chester, MD
- Average snowfall in February: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Chester, MD
- Average snowfall days in February: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Chester, MD
- Average sea temperature in February: 45.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.1°F).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Chester, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in February
Chester, MD
- Average sunshine days in February: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in February
Chester, 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
Chester, MD
- Average cloud cover in February: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in February
Chester, 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).