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Maryland Weather in February

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

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Considering a trip to Maryland, the United States of America this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Maryland in February

Maryland, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Maryland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in McHenry at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Pocomoke City at 9°C (48°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Pocomoke City and -9°C (16°F) in McHenry.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hancock with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to high snow/rainfall in McHenry with 104 mm (4.1 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Ocean City usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Maryland in February

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

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 Maryland

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

Temperature range in Maryland (February)

Precipitation variation in Maryland (February)

Ocean City

In February Ocean City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ocean City →

Baltimore

In February Baltimore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
152 hours
205 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Baltimore →

Annapolis

In February Annapolis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
152 hours
205 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Annapolis →

Frederick

In February Frederick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
152 hours
205 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Frederick →

Linthicum

In February Linthicum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
152 hours
205 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 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 Linthicum →

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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 Maryland in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ocean City 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Baltimore 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Annapolis 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Frederick 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Linthicum 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Hagerstown 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Maryland weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in Maryland, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Ocean City, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near -2°C (28°F).

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

Average temperatures in Maryland, the United States of America during February range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Ocean City.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Maryland, the United States of America during February, with Ocean City averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

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

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Maryland, the United States of America with often poor weather in Ocean City.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and July offering mostly perfect weather in Ocean City. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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