February weather forecastHerald Harbor, MD

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Herald Harbor, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

Herald Harbor registers an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) at the commencement of February, closely related to the preceding month. Herald Harbor observes an average nighttime temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during February.

Humidity

In Herald Harbor, Maryland, the average relative humidity in February is 74%.

Rainfall

In Herald Harbor, in February, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Herald Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout February, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Herald Harbor, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average ocean temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 44.4°F (6.9°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Herald Harbor, Maryland, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During February, Herald Harbor experiences an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

In February, the average relative humidity in Herald Harbor is 74%.

In Herald Harbor, in February, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In February, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout February, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

In February, the average ocean temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

The average day length in February is 10h and 46min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in February is 5.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

39.6°F

43.2°F

50.7°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.1mph

10mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

4.4

4.2

2.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.5

13.9

13.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

43%

45%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average high temperature in February: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

Average low temperature in February: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Herald Harbor, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average wind speed in February: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average humidity in February: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average rainfall in February: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average rainfall days in February: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average snowfall in February: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average snowfall days in February: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average sea temperature in February: 44.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Herald Harbor, 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 February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in February
Herald Harbor, MD

Average sunshine days in February: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in February
Herald Harbor, 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
Herald Harbor, MD

Average cloud cover in February: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in February
Herald Harbor, 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).