Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley Weather in February

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

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Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton Lexington

Planning a getaway to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Shenandoah Valley in February

The Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in the Shenandoah Valley 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 Martinsburg to 8°C (46°F) in Lexington. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Lexington and -5°C (23°F) in Martinsburg.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Strasburg with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lexington with 62 mm (2.4 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Harrisonburg.

Explore the Shenandoah Valley by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Shenandoah Valley →

Best Places to Visit in the Shenandoah Valley in February

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

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 the Shenandoah Valley

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

Temperature range in the Shenandoah Valley (February)

Precipitation variation in the Shenandoah Valley (February)

Harrisonburg

In February Harrisonburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Harrisonburg →

Winchester

In February Winchester 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 snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Winchester →

Staunton

In February Staunton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Staunton →

Lexington

In February Lexington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Lexington →

Martinsburg

In February Martinsburg 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
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Martinsburg →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, in the United States of America.

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 the Shenandoah Valley in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harrisonburg 7°C (45°F) -6°C (21°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Winchester 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Staunton 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Lexington 8°C (46°F) -5°C (23°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Martinsburg 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Front Royal 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

The Shenandoah Valley weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Harrisonburg average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -6°C (21°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Harrisonburg peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in February, dropping to about -6°C (21°F) overnight.

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

February is on the drier side in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America. Harrisonburg averages only about 54 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Harrisonburg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Harrisonburg. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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