Ocean City, MD weather in February
Ocean City is chilly in February, with frequent rain and some snow: highs average 47°F and nights drop to about 29°F. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 3.6 in. This is the depth of winter in Ocean City.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.6 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:22 pm | 6:33 am / 5:52 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 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 (59 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 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 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 53°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 35°F
- Wettest February2003: 5.8 in
- Driest February2009: 0.5 in
- Highest reading75°F (February 8, 2009)
- Lowest reading-6°F (February 21, 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 | 45°F | 47°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 29°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Virginia Beach, VA114 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Gettysburg, PA155 mi · high 41°F · 9 wet days
How Ocean City ranks in February
- Normal high230th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Maryland
- Wet days283rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days211th most of 340
What to pack for Ocean City in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 756 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 Ocean City in February?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -6°F (most recently on February 21, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Ocean City 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 2003 (5.8 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Ocean City in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 3.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Ocean City?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Ocean City (41 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Ocean City Muni Airport (USW00093786), 2.9 mi SW of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Snow Hill 4 N (USC00188380), 17 mi WSW of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Dover AFB (USW00013707), 59 mi NNW of the city center, 23 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Wallops Flight Facility Airport (724020-93739), 35 mi SW of the city center, 32 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.