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Typical February weather
Washington, DC
District of Columbia · February
48° days
32° nights
about 3 snowy days · 11 hours of daylight
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Snow boots
What February feels like
February is the hardest month here: short daylight, the last of the winter storms, and nothing blooming yet. It is also the cheapest time to get a hotel near the Mall, with Presidents' Day weekend the only spike on the calendar.
Winter is doing its thing: 5.0 in of snow in a typical February, with fresh snow on about 3 days. about 15 nights dip below freezing.
The numbers
| Typical high | 48° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 32° |
| Days with snow | 3 |
| Rain and melted snow | 2.6 in |
| Snowfall | 5.0 in |
| Humidity | dry air |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 6:59 am / 5:45 pm |