Dover, DE weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Dover in February, with highs near 47°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 5.9 in. It is one of the coldest months in Dover.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.9 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 5:22 pm | 6:36 am / 5:53 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am32°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dover AFB (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 47% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.9 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 56°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 38°F
- Wettest February2003: 7.0 in
- Driest February2002: 0.6 in
- Highest reading76°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading0°F (February 20, 2015)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 47°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 29°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Virginia Beach, VA161 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Allentown, PA100 mi · high 42°F · 10 wet days
How Dover ranks in February
- Normal high224th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Delaware
- Wet days215th driest of 378
- Comfortable days198th most of 340
What to pack for Dover in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 750 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Dover in February?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 0°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Dover in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (7.0 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Dover in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 5.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is February a good time to visit Dover?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Dover (41 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Dover (USC00072730), 1.3 mi SE of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Dover AFB (USW00013707), 3.5 mi ESE of the city center, 23 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dover AFB Airport (724088-13707), 3.5 mi ESE of the city center, 28 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.