Gainesville weather in February (Virginia, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Gainesville in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Gainesville typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C.

Gainesville in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 9 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 152 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Gainesville. April typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gainesville climate page with graphs.

 

Gainesville, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gainesville in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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