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Artesia Weather in February

Artesia in February

The short of it: Artesia in February averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 20° · rain 81 mm · daylight 12 h 56 min

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

February in Artesia brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 20°, with about 81 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 56 min in mid-February, 32 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Artesia runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Rasesa, 47 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Artesia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 56 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RasesaKgatleng47 km SSW33°20°78 mm
MochudiKgatleng48 km SSW33°20°78 mm
PilaneKgatleng50 km SSW33°20°78 mm
MookaneCentral50 km NE33°19°77 mm
MorwaKgatleng53 km SSW33°20°78 mm
LentsweletauKweneng54 km WSW33°19°77 mm
BokaaKgatleng58 km SSW33°20°78 mm
Lenchwe Le TauKweneng63 km SW32°19°80 mm

The Almanac · Artesia 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 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Artesia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°20°94 mm9 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦
February33°20°81 mm8 km/h12 h 56 min✦
March31°17°59 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
April29°13°26 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°8°8.0 mm7 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°5°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°4°1.0 mm7 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°7°2.0 mm10 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
September32°12°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
October34°17°28 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
November34°18°62 mm10 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦
December33°19°87 mm10 km/h13 h 37 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Artesia in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Artesia in February?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Artesia?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Artesia in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 56 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 40 min in June to 13 h 37 min in December.

Does it snow in Artesia in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Artesia in February?

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

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