Delaware Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Delaware, the United States of America in February.

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Dover Newark Seaford Harrington

Thinking about venturing to Delaware, the United States of America this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Delaware in February

Delaware, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Delaware generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Talleyville to 8°C (46°F) in Seaford. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Seaford and -4°C (25°F) in Talleyville.

For a closer look at conditions across Delaware, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dover with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Rehoboth Beach with 79 mm (3.1 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Dover.

Explore Delaware by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Delaware — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dover)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Delaware in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Delaware.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Delaware

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Delaware, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Delaware (February)

Precipitation variation in Delaware (February)

Dover

In February Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dover →

Newark

In February Newark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
156 hours
205 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Newark →

Seaford

In February Seaford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Seaford →

Harrington

In February Harrington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Harrington →

Christiana

In February Christiana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
156 hours
205 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Christiana →

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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Delaware in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dover 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Newark 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Seaford 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Harrington 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Christiana 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Delaware City 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Delaware weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Delaware, the United States of America in February?

February in Delaware, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Dover, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in Delaware, the United States of America in February?

Average temperatures in Delaware, the United States of America during February range from a nighttime low near -3°C (27°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Dover.

Does Delaware, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Delaware, the United States of America during February, with Dover averaging close to 70 mm (2.8 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Delaware, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dover, February may not be the ideal time to visit Delaware, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, May provides perfect weather in Dover. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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