Suffolk, VA weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Suffolk in February, with highs near 52°F and lows near 33°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Suffolk.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.0 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 | 50°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 5:31 pm | 6:38 am / 5:59 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 am38°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Langley AFB (28 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 43% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 below14 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 3.0 in; a dry February brings about 1.9 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 1.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 62°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 41°F
- Wettest February1998: 7.9 in
- Driest February2017: 0.6 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 27, 1997)
- Lowest reading4°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 | 49°F | 52°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 33°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Fayetteville, NC173 mi · high 58°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD138 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Suffolk ranks in February
- Normal high189th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days240th driest of 378
- Comfortable days162nd most of 340
What to pack for Suffolk in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 626 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Suffolk in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 4°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Suffolk in February?
About 9 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 (7.9 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Suffolk (50 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Suffolk Lake Kilby (USC00448192), 1.0 mi W of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Langley AFB (USW00013702), 28 mi NNE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Norfolk NAS (723085-13750), 22 mi NE of the city center, 17 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.