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Matilla Weather in February

Matilla in February

The short of it: Matilla in February averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 12 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 14° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 12 h 48 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Matilla an average February high of 27°, a low of 14° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 4.0 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 48 min in mid-February, 27 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Matilla runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Pica, 4 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Matilla, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 48 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PicaTarapacá4 km NE26°13°4.0 mm
La TiranaTarapacá37 km WNW26°14°2.0 mm
Pozo AlmonteTarapacá53 km WNW26°14°2.0 mm
BaquedanoTarapacá58 km NW25°14°2.0 mm
HuaraTarapacá72 km NW25°14°2.0 mm
Alto HospicioTarapacá82 km WNW24°16°0.0 mm
ChanavayitaTarapacá89 km WSW25°18°0.0 mm
IquiqueTarapacá89 km WNW25°18°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Matilla Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 4.0 mm.

Climate of Matilla by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°4.0 mm11 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°14°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°13°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°11°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°0.0 mm8 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August21°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°10°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°11°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°12°0.0 mm11 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°13°0.0 mm11 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matilla in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Matilla in February?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 4.0 mm.

Is February a good time to visit Matilla?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Matilla in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 48 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 54 min in June to 13 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Matilla in February?

Hardly — February nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Matilla in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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