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Washington in February

A shoulder month — score 64 of 100

Typical February days in Washington reach about 48°F with nights near 32°F; about 5 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Washington in February

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 32°F.
• A compact rain layer — about 9 days see rain in a typical February.
• Warm, waterproof boots for slush and snow days.

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February vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Washington

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.