Frederick, MD weather in February
In February, Frederick sees highs around 43°F and lows around 26°F: chilly and snowy. There are about 10 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 11.1 in. It is one of the coldest months in Frederick. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.1 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 5:29 pm | 6:43 am / 6:00 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 am30°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 am33°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (31 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% 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°F1 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 53°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 32°F
- Wettest February1998: 6.0 in
- Driest February2009: 0.6 in
- Highest reading78°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading-9°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 | 39°F | 43°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 26°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Washington, DC41 mi · high 48°F · 9 wet days
How Frederick ranks in February
- Normal high259th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Maryland
- Wet days256th driest of 378
- Comfortable days222nd most of 340
What to pack for Frederick in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 11.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 858 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 Frederick in February?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Frederick in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Frederick in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 11.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is February a good time to visit Frederick?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Frederick (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Damascus 3 Ssw (USC00182336), 14 mi SE of the city center, 700 ft (417 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Frederick Police Brks (USC00183348), 1.5 mi W of the city center, 380 ft (97 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (USW00013734), 31 mi W of the city center, 534 ft (251 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Etrn Wv Rgnl/Shpherd Fd Airport (724177-13734), 30 mi W of the city center, 541 ft (258 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.