February Weather in the United States
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In the United States, we begin the month of February with a very odd ritual. On February 2, a day that we call "Groundhog Day," we look to see if a groundhog (hedgehog) sees his shadow. If he sees the shadow, the legend holds, then winter weather will last another six weeks (roughly until the first day of spring). However if the groundhog does not see his shadow, then spring weather will come sooner.
(Learn more about Groundhog Day.)
No matter what a furry animal says, February is a very cold month. It is the last month of winter, after all. But by the end of the month in most parts of the country, signs of spring do tend to emerge. Expect very cold temperatures in New England, the Midwest and Plains states, and the states of the Mid-Atlantic. Winter is typically the rainy season in the Northwest and snow is common at higher elevations.
For milder temperatures, head to the Southeast and Southwest regions. February is when the states of Florida and Arizona begin to host baseball spring training. A temperate climate is usually the norm for Mardi Gras, the end-of-winter New Orleans carnival which usually falls during the month of February. The long Presidents Day weekend near the end of the month is a popular time to plan a vacation to a skiing and snowboarding resort or a trip to the beach.
February Holidays and Events
At a glance: average February temperatures for the
Top 10 tourist destinations in the United States (High / Low):
*average temp given for Orlando, Florida (see Florida link below for average January temperatures for cities throughout Florida
Helpful February Weather Links for Top Tourist Destinations
In the United States, we begin the month of February with a very odd ritual. On February 2, a day that we call "Groundhog Day," we look to see if a groundhog (hedgehog) sees his shadow. If he sees the shadow, the legend holds, then winter weather will last another six weeks (roughly until the first day of spring). However if the groundhog does not see his shadow, then spring weather will come sooner.
(Learn more about Groundhog Day.)
No matter what a furry animal says, February is a very cold month. It is the last month of winter, after all. But by the end of the month in most parts of the country, signs of spring do tend to emerge. Expect very cold temperatures in New England, the Midwest and Plains states, and the states of the Mid-Atlantic. Winter is typically the rainy season in the Northwest and snow is common at higher elevations.
For milder temperatures, head to the Southeast and Southwest regions. February is when the states of Florida and Arizona begin to host baseball spring training. A temperate climate is usually the norm for Mardi Gras, the end-of-winter New Orleans carnival which usually falls during the month of February. The long Presidents Day weekend near the end of the month is a popular time to plan a vacation to a skiing and snowboarding resort or a trip to the beach.
February Holidays and Events
At a glance: average February temperatures for the
Top 10 tourist destinations in the United States (High / Low):
- New York City: 32°F / 29°F (0°C / -2°C)
- Los Angeles: 68°F / 50°F (20°C / 10°C)
- Chicago: 33°F / 17°F (1°C / -8°C)
- Washington, DC: 47°F / 26°F (8°C / -3°C)
- Las Vegas: 63°F / 34°F (17°C / 2°C)
- San Francisco: 66°F / 48°F (18°C / 8°C)
- Hawaii: 80°F / 63°F (26°C / 17°C)
- Grand Canyon: 45°F / 21°F (7°C / -6°C)
- Florida: 74°F / 51°F (23°C / 11°C)*
- New Orleans: 65°F / 46°F (18°C / 7°C)
*average temp given for Orlando, Florida (see Florida link below for average January temperatures for cities throughout Florida
Helpful February Weather Links for Top Tourist Destinations
- New York City Weather and Event Guide for February
- Los Angeles Weather and Climate Information for February
- February in Chicago
- February in Washington, DC
- February in Las Vegas
- San Francisco Weather and Climate Information
- How's the Weather in Hawaii?
- Grand Canyon Climate Information
- Florida Weather in February
- February in New Orleans
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