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Mitchell Weather in February

Mitchell in February

The short of it: Mitchell in February averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 13 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 16° · rain 111 mm · daylight 13 h 10 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & September

February in Mitchell brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 16°, with about 111 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 111 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 10 min in mid-February, 41 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and September.

Against its neighbours, Mitchell runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Glen Innes, 37 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Mitchell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 15 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 10 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Glen InnesNew South Wales37 km W26°14°99 mm
TenterfieldNew South Wales71 km N26°15°94 mm
South GraftonNew South Wales78 km E29°19°144 mm
GraftonNew South Wales79 km E29°19°144 mm
InverellNew South Wales98 km W30°16°80 mm
ArmidaleNew South Wales101 km SSW26°13°75 mm
BellingenNew South Wales114 km SE28°19°217 mm
WoolgoolgaNew South Wales115 km ESE27°20°169 mm

The Almanac · Mitchell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 111 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Mitchell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°126 mm11 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦
February27°16°111 mm10 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
March25°15°102 mm10 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April22°11°36 mm10 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°8°46 mm9 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June16°6°50 mm8 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July15°4°30 mm8 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August17°5°41 mm10 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°8°39 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°11°71 mm10 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦
November25°13°98 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
December26°15°126 mm11 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mitchell in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mitchell in February?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 111 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mitchell?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and September.

How long are the days in Mitchell in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 10 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 15 min in June to 14 h 2 min in December.

Does it snow in Mitchell in February?

Hardly — February nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mitchell in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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