Williamsburg, VA weather in February
In February, Williamsburg sees highs around 52°F and lows around 32°F: chilly, with some rain. There are about 10 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.6 in. It is one of the coldest months in Williamsburg.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.6 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:31 pm | 6:39 am / 5:59 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 am37°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Newport News Intl Airport (15 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 below16 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 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 61°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 42°F
- Wettest February1998: 8.1 in
- Driest February2009: 1.1 in
- Highest reading83°F (February 27, 1997)
- Lowest reading1°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 | 49°F | 52°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 32°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Fayetteville, NC195 mi · high 58°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD115 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Williamsburg ranks in February
- Normal high190th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days253rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days175th most of 340
What to pack for Williamsburg in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 640 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Williamsburg in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 1°F (most recently on February 20, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Williamsburg in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (8.1 in); the driest was in 2009 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Williamsburg in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Williamsburg?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Williamsburg (48 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Williamsburg 2 N (USC00449151), 2.1 mi N of the city center, 70 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: W Pt 2 Nw (USC00449025), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 20 ft (65 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Newport News Intl Airport (USW00093741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nwpt News/Wimburg Intl Apt (723086-93741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 36 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.