The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
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Sam Weather in February

Sam in February

The short of it: Sam in February averages a high of 36 °C (98 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 21° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & January

February in Sam brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 21°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and January.

Against its neighbours, Sam runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Gogounou, 24 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Sam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GogounouAlibori24 km SSE36°20°3.0 mm
KandiAlibori25 km ENE36°20°2.0 mm
BanikoaraAlibori44 km NW36°21°1.0 mm
KérouAtakora72 km WSW36°21°3.0 mm
SinendéBorgou85 km SSW36°21°2.0 mm
BembèrèkèBorgou90 km S36°21°2.0 mm
SégbanaAlibori106 km E37°20°2.0 mm
KalaléBorgou109 km SE36°20°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Sam Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Sam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°18°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
February36°21°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
March39°24°6.0 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April39°26°27 mm9 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
May36°25°90 mm9 km/h12 h 38 min✦
June33°24°142 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
July31°23°208 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
August30°22°254 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
September31°22°194 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October34°22°38 mm5 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
November36°19°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
December34°17°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sam in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sam in February?

Days average 36 °C (98 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Sam?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and January.

How long are the days in Sam in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 29 min in December to 12 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Sam in February?

Hardly — February nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sam in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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