Gettysburg, PA weather in February
February in Gettysburg: cold, with some rain and some snow. Highs 41°F, lows 23°F, rain or snow on about 9 days and about 8.7 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Gettysburg.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.7 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 5:28 pm | 6:43 am / 5:59 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 (50 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry February brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.7 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 51°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 30°F
- Wettest February1998: 6.6 in
- Driest February2002: 0.4 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 22, 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 | 38°F | 41°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 23°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Baltimore, MD50 mi · high 46°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY228 mi · high 33°F · 16 wet days
How Gettysburg ranks in February
- Normal high269th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days210th driest of 378
- Comfortable days225th most of 340
What to pack for Gettysburg in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 921 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 Gettysburg in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Gettysburg in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (6.6 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Gettysburg in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Gettysburg?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gettysburg (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Biglerville (USC00360656), 7.3 mi N of the city center, 720 ft (183 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), 50 mi SW of the city center, 534 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Capital City Airport (725118-14751), 33 mi NE of the city center, 335 ft (202 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.