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Arou Weather in February

Arou in February

The short of it: Arou in February averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -18 °C (-1 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 10 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -18° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 10 h 44 min

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

February in Arou brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -18°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -18°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 44 min in mid-February, 56 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 May and April.

Against its neighbours, Arou runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Qilian, 22 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Arou, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
4° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 44 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QilianQinghai22 km NW-1°-18°2.0 mm
ZhamashiQinghai41 km WNW-3°-19°2.0 mm
MoleQinghai48 km SSE-2°-19°3.0 mm
ShaliuheQinghai86 km SSW-1°-17°2.0 mm
Ha’ergai DaduiQinghai90 km S0°-17°2.0 mm
YeniugouQinghai90 km WNW-3°-21°3.0 mm
ZhangyeGansu97 km N5°-11°2.0 mm
QingshizuiQinghai109 km SE2°-17°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Arou 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 -1°, nights near -18°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Arou by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-22°1.0 mm10 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
February-1°-18°2.0 mm12 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
March5°-12°7.0 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April11°-4°14 mm15 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
May14°0°43 mm14 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June17°4°73 mm12 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
July19°6°91 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
August18°5°93 mm11 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
September14°1°67 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October9°-6°15 mm11 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦
November2°-14°2.0 mm10 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
December-3°-20°1.0 mm9 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arou in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arou in February?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -18 °C (-1 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -18°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Arou?

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

How long are the days in Arou in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 32 min in December to 14 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Arou in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Arou in February?

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

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