Baltimore, MD weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Baltimore in February, with highs near 46°F and lows near 27°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 7.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Baltimore.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.5 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:26 pm | 6:40 am / 5:57 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 am31°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Baltimore Wash Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 45% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 46%.
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 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.5 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 35°F
- Wettest February2003: 6.7 in
- Driest February2009: 0.3 in
- Highest reading79°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-1°F (February 5, 1996)
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 | 43°F | 46°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 27°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Richmond, VA128 mi · high 52°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Gettysburg, PA50 mi · high 41°F · 9 wet days
How Baltimore ranks in February
- Normal high233rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Maryland
- Wet days221st driest of 378
- Comfortable days209th most of 340
What to pack for Baltimore in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.5 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 794 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 Baltimore in February?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -1°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (6.7 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Baltimore in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is February a good time to visit Baltimore?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Baltimore (40 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Baltimore Wash Intl Airport (USW00093721), 9.4 mi SSW of the city center, 156 ft (120 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (USW00093784), 0.7 mi SSE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Camp Springs Andrews AFB (USW00013705), 36 mi SSW of the city center, 282 ft (246 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Baltimore-Washington Intl Airport (724060-93721), 9.0 mi SSW of the city center, 138 ft (102 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.