February weather forecastGermantown, MD
February
Weather in February
As the year moves into February, Germantown experiences a slight warming trend, though temperatures remain firmly on the cooler side. The weather continues to be moist, owing to persistent rainfall events throughout the month. Sunshine hours increase slightly but the wintry grey skies still dominate for most part of the day. The cold wind persists, stirring up a refreshing atmosphere. It is also during this month that snowfall is common, blanketing the city in a icy layer.Temperature
The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a frosty 43°F (6.1°C), not significantly different from the 38.8°F (3.8°C) of January. Throughout February, Germantown experiences a low-temperature average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in February is 76%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout February, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. In Germantown, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 10.04" (255mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 10h and 45min.On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Germantown, MD
- Average high temperature in February: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in February
Germantown, 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
Germantown, MD
- Average wind speed in February: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in February
Germantown, MD
- Average humidity in February: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Germantown, MD
- Average rainfall in February: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.97").
Average rainfall days in February
Germantown, MD
- Average rainfall days in February: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in February
Germantown, MD
- Average snowfall in February: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Germantown, MD
- Average snowfall days in February: 5.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Germantown, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in February
Germantown, MD
- Average sunshine days in February: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in February
Germantown, 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
Germantown, MD
- Average cloud cover in February: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in February
Germantown, 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).
