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

What can you expect from the weather in Sterling during February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Sterling generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C.

Sterling in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 62 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Sterling. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sterling, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 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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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 Sterling 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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