February weather forecast
Shady Side, MD

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Shady Side, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Shady Side, Maryland, observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between January's 40.5°F (4.7°C) and February's 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) is recorded in the month of February in Shady Side.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Shady Side, during February, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shady Side, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Shady Side. In February, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout February, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shady Side, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C), February is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: Swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) at temperatures under 50°F (10°C) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 55.4°F (13°C) feels frosty.

Daylight

In Shady Side, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Shady Side.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.4°F (0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February in Shady Side?

In February, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Shady Side in February?

In Shady Side, during February, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shady Side in February?

In February, in Shady Side, Maryland, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout February, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

When is the ocean coldest in Shady Side?

February is the month with the coldest seawater in Shady Side, with an average ocean temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

What is the water temperature in February in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, Maryland, in February, the average water temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C). Swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Shady Side have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Shady Side?

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, in Shady Side, Maryland, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Shady Side?

February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in February in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, the average sunshine duration in February is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shady Side?

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

How high is the UV index in February in Shady Side?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Shady Side, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Shady Side, MD

Average temperature in February - Shady Side, 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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 32.4°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 (30°F).

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Average pressure in February
Shady Side, MD

Average pressure in February - Shady Side, 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).

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Average wind speed in February
Shady Side, MD

Average wind speed in February - Shady Side, MD
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in February
Shady Side, MD

Average humidity in February - Shady Side, 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 and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in February
Shady Side, MD

Average rainfall in February - Shady Side, MD
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in February
Shady Side, MD

Average rainfall days in February - Shady Side, MD
  • Average rainfall days in February: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Shady Side, MD

Average snowfall in February - Shady Side, MD
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Shady Side, MD

Average snowfall days in February - Shady Side, MD
  • Average snowfall days in February: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in February
Shady Side, MD

Average sea temperature in February - Shady Side, 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).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Shady Side, MD

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Shady Side, MD
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Shady Side, MD

Average sunshine days in February - Shady Side, MD
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in February
Shady Side, MD

Average UV index in February - Shady Side, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in February
Shady Side, MD

Average cloud cover in February - Shady Side, 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).

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Average visibility in February
Shady Side, MD

Average visibility in February - Shady Side, 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).

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