Bethany Beach — Water Temperature in February
Water Temperature Range
36°F
minimum
40°F
average
46°F
maximum
Water Temperature Chart for Month
The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.
Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEB 1 | 14°F | 36°F | 37°F | 41°F |
| FEB 2 | 34°F | 41°F | 37°F | 41°F |
| FEB 3 | 34°F | 39°F | 37°F | 41°F |
| FEB 4 | 34°F | 41°F | 37°F | 41°F |
| FEB 5 | 34°F | 39°F | 39°F | 41°F |
| FEB 6 | 34°F | 41°F | 39°F | 41°F |
| FEB 7 | 34°F | 41°F | 39°F | 41°F |
| FEB 8 | 34°F | 39°F | 39°F | 39°F |
| FEB 9 | 34°F | 37°F | 39°F | 37°F |
| FEB 10 | 34°F | 39°F | 39°F | 39°F |
| FEB 11 | 34°F | 39°F | 41°F | 37°F |
| FEB 12 | 32°F | 39°F | 39°F | 37°F |
| FEB 13 | 32°F | 39°F | 39°F | 36°F |
| FEB 14 | 34°F | 39°F | 39°F | 39°F |
| FEB 15 | 34°F | 41°F | 39°F | 37°F |
| FEB 16 | 34°F | 41°F | 39°F | 39°F |
| FEB 17 | 34°F | 39°F | 39°F | 39°F |
| FEB 18 | 34°F | 39°F | 41°F | 39°F |
| FEB 19 | 34°F | 39°F | 41°F | 37°F |
| FEB 20 | 34°F | 39°F | 39°F | 37°F |
| FEB 21 | 34°F | 41°F | 39°F | 37°F |
| FEB 22 | 36°F | 39°F | 37°F | 37°F |
| FEB 23 | 36°F | 37°F | 37°F | 36°F |
| FEB 24 | 36°F | 39°F | 37°F | 37°F |
| FEB 25 | 36°F | 41°F | 37°F | 39°F |
| FEB 26 | 36°F | 39°F | 37°F | 37°F |
| FEB 27 | 36°F | 41°F | 39°F | 39°F |
| FEB 28 | 36°F | 39°F | 39°F | 41°F |
| FEB 29 | 14°F | 41°F | 43°F | 43°F |
February: Climate and Swimming Opportunities
Average Night Air Temperature
28°F
Average Day Air Temperature
45°F
Precipitation Amount per Month
1.93 in
Number of Rainy Days
11
Daylight per Day
11 hrs
Sunshine per Day
6 hrs
Average Wind Speed
11 mph
Average Humidity
67%
At such water and air temperatures, swimming is extremely harsh and generally not enjoyable. The risk of rapid chilling is high, so most people avoid entering the water.