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Ries Weather in February

Ries in February

The short of it: Ries in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -3° · rain 28 mm · daylight 10 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ries an average February high of 7°, a low of -3° and some 28 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 13 min in mid-February, 79 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and March.

Against its neighbours, Ries runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Mariatrost, 2 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Ries, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 13 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MariatrostStyria2 km NW6°-3°29 mm
WaltendorfStyria2 km SW7°-3°28 mm
Sankt LeonhardStyria3 km SW7°-3°28 mm
GeidorfStyria3 km W7°-3°28 mm
GrazStyria4 km WSW7°-3°28 mm
Sankt PeterStyria4 km SSW7°-3°28 mm
JakominiStyria4 km SW7°-3°28 mm
Hart bei GrazStyria5 km SSE6°-3°29 mm

The Almanac · Ries 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 7°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ries by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°23 mm6 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦✦
February7°-3°28 mm6 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
March11°1°41 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°46 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May21°10°98 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June25°13°113 mm7 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
July26°15°124 mm7 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
August26°15°126 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September20°10°102 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°6°71 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°2°56 mm6 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦
December4°-3°40 mm5 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ries in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ries in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Ries?

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

How long are the days in Ries in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 31 min in December to 15 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Ries in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Ries in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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