District of Columbia weather in February
Thinking about venturing to District of Columbia this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in District of Columbia in February?
District of Columbia is a region in the United States of America. February in District of Columbia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Washington.
February is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 65 mm in Washington. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Washington, marking it as the year's driest month. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 152 hours of sunlight anticipated in Washington. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in District of Columbia for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our District of Columbia climate page.
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Average weather in Washington
In February Washington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit District of Columbia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Washington, February may not be the ideal time to visit District of Columbia.
On average, the best time to visit District of Columbia is in April and September with generally perfect weather in Washington. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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