February weather forecastDetour, MD

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also an icy month in Detour, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.5°F (4.7°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of February reveals an average high-temperature of a still cold 40.5°F (4.7°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Throughout February nights, Detour registers an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Detour, in February, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Detour, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Detour. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in February leads to these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) respectively.

In Detour, Maryland, the average relative humidity in February is 79%.

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

In Detour, during February, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

In Detour, in February, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Detour, the average day length in February is 10h and 44min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Detour, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Detour, MD

  • Average high temperature in February: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in February
Detour, 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
Detour, MD

  • Average wind speed in February: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in February
Detour, MD

  • Average humidity in February: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in February
Detour, MD

  • Average rainfall in February: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in February
Detour, MD

  • Average rainfall days in February: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Detour, MD

  • Average snowfall in February: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Detour, MD

  • Average snowfall days in February: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Detour, MD

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 42min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Detour, MD

  • Average sunshine days in February: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Detour, MD

  • Average UV index in February: 2

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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Detour, MD

  • Average cloud cover in February: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in February
Detour, MD

  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).