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Polotsk Weather in February

Polotsk in February

The short of it: Polotsk in February averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -8° · rain 43 mm · daylight 9 h 32 min

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

February in Polotsk brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -8°, with about 43 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 32 min in mid-February, 113 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Polotsk runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Novopolotsk, 13 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Polotsk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 32 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NovopolotskVitebsk13 km WNW-2°-8°41 mm
UshachiVitebsk36 km SSW-2°-8°40 mm
DzisnaVitebsk37 km WNW-2°-8°37 mm
YaznoVitebsk40 km W-2°-8°37 mm
RossonyVitebsk47 km N-2°-9°40 mm
ShumilinoVitebsk56 km ESE-2°-8°38 mm
VerkhnedvinskVitebsk62 km WNW-1°-7°33 mm
BeshenkovichiVitebsk65 km SE-2°-8°40 mm

The Almanac · Polotsk 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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Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Polotsk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-9°42 mm12 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦
February-2°-8°43 mm12 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
March3°-4°38 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April12°2°36 mm10 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°68 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°70 mm9 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°84 mm9 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦
August22°12°72 mm9 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September17°7°50 mm9 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°61 mm10 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
November5°0°55 mm12 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
December-1°-5°42 mm12 km/h7 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Polotsk in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Polotsk in February?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Polotsk?

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

How long are the days in Polotsk in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 6 min in December to 17 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Polotsk in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Polotsk in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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