February weather forecast
Pennsylvania, USA

February in Pennsylvania carries forward the cold spell from January, though the temperatures begin to show a slight rise as the month progresses. On average, temperatures during February range from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 35°F (1.7°C). While it may not claim the title of the coldest month, February stands out as the snowiest month in Pennsylvania. This is especially pronounced in the state's mountainous regions and areas near Lake Erie, where snowfall accumulations can be substantial.

Compared to the deeper chill of January, February offers a marginally warmer ambiance, serving as a transition towards the approaching spring. But despite this incremental rise in temperatures, snowstorms remain a frequent event, blanketing towns and cities alike in a white cloak. As in January, eastern valleys, which are positioned on the leeward side of the mountains, tend to experience milder temperatures and reduced snowfall compared to the state's more elevated areas.

Given Pennsylvania's vast topographical diversity, certain locations experience notable weather patterns. For instance, while the western parts of the state, especially those in proximity to Lake Erie, continue to receive significant snowfall, the southeastern corner, with its unique topography, leans towards a humid subtropical climate, making it relatively warmer.

As February draws to a close, the state starts preparing for the onset of spring, with days slowly becoming longer and the sun making more frequent appearances, signaling an imminent shift from the relentless grip of winter.

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• Philadelphia - February »
  The months with the least rainfall in Philadelphia are January and February Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of rain. February is the month with the coldest seawater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an average ocean temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).
• Pittsburgh - February »
  In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in February, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Pittsburgh during February, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.
• Allentown - February »
  In Allentown, in February, during 6.6 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Allentown, during February, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.
• Erie - February »
  As January transitions into February, the average high-temperature in Erie rests at a still freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In Erie, in February, during 6 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Reading - February »
  The month with the least sunshine in Reading is February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine. In Reading in February, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Scranton - February »
  In Scranton, in February, during 11.8 snowfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Scranton, during February, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.
• Bethlehem - February »
  In Bethlehem during February, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In Bethlehem, in February, during 7.8 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Lancaster - February »
  The months with the least rainfall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are February and September Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of rain. February and September are months with the least rain in Lancaster when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of rain.
• Harrisburg - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Harrisburg is February, when snow falls for 5.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. January and February are months with the least rain in Harrisburg when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of rain.
• Altoona - February »
  In Altoona, in February, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.76" (121mm) of snow. In Altoona, in February, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.76" (121mm) of snow.
• York - February »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in York, Pennsylvania. February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in York, Pennsylvania.
• State College - February »
  In State College in February, snow falls for 14 days, with typically accumulated 6.77" (172mm) of snow. In State College, Pennsylvania, in February, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.