Chesapeake, VA weather in February
In February, Chesapeake sees highs around 53°F and lows around 35°F: chilly, with some rain. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Chesapeake.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:07 am / 5:30 pm | 6:37 am / 5:58 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 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 am40°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Norfolk Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 below10 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 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 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.5 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 62°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 41°F
- Wettest February1998: 8.2 in
- Driest February2006: 0.7 in
- Highest reading82°F (February 12, 2017)
- Lowest reading9°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 | 51°F | 53°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 35°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC202 mi · high 60°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD123 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Chesapeake ranks in February
- Normal high181st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days212th driest of 378
- Comfortable days164th most of 340
What to pack for Chesapeake in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 582 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Chesapeake in February?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 9°F (February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Chesapeake 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 1998 (8.2 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Chesapeake in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Chesapeake?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chesapeake (49 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Norfolk Intl Airport (USW00013737), 7.4 mi NE of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Suffolk Lake Kilby (USC00448192), 19 mi WSW of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Norfolk International Airport (723080-13737), 7.4 mi NE of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.