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Driver Weather in February

Driver in February

The short of it: Driver in February averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 316 mm (12.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 25° · rain 316 mm · daylight 12 h 31 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

February in Driver brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 25°, with about 316 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 316 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 31 min in mid-February, 16 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Driver runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Palmerston, 1 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Driver, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 167 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 31 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PalmerstonNorthern Territory1 km E32°25°316 mm
GrayNorthern Territory1 km ESE32°25°316 mm
Marlow LagoonNorthern Territory1 km WSW32°25°316 mm
DurackNorthern Territory1 km NNW32°25°316 mm
WoodroffeNorthern Territory2 km SSE32°25°324 mm
GunnNorthern Territory2 km E32°25°316 mm
MouldenNorthern Territory2 km S32°25°324 mm
BakewellNorthern Territory2 km ESE32°25°316 mm

The Almanac · Driver Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 316 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Driver by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°25°483 mm14 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
February32°25°316 mm13 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March32°24°332 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April33°23°104 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦
May32°21°24 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June31°18°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July31°17°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
August32°18°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September33°21°15 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October34°24°77 mm10 km/h12 h 24 min✦
November34°25°128 mm9 km/h12 h 43 min✦
December33°25°313 mm11 km/h12 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Driver in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Driver in February?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 316 mm (12.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 316 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Driver?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Driver in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Driver in February?

Hardly — February nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Driver in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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