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Chapchal Weather in February

Chapchal in February

The short of it: Chapchal in February averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 10 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -12° · rain 15 mm · daylight 10 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chapchal an average February high of 0°, a low of -12° and some 15 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from January to about 0°, with nights near -12°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 25 min in mid-February, 70 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and September.

Against its neighbours, Chapchal runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Taxkowrük, 14 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Chapchal, 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
10° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 25 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TaxkowrükXinjiang14 km ENE0°-12°17 mm
HanbinXinjiang15 km NE0°-12°17 mm
GhuljaXinjiang17 km ENE0°-12°17 mm
BayandaiXinjiang17 km NNE0°-13°16 mm
Ka'erdunXinjiang18 km ENE0°-12°17 mm
DadamtuXinjiang21 km NE0°-13°16 mm
KipekyüziXinjiang23 km ENE-1°-13°16 mm
HudiyuziXinjiang23 km ENE-1°-13°16 mm

The Almanac · Chapchal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from January to about 0°, with nights near -12°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chapchal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-17°14 mm5 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦
February0°-12°15 mm6 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
March10°-1°15 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
April21°7°26 mm9 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°12°23 mm10 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°16°26 mm9 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July31°17°24 mm9 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August30°15°17 mm8 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September26°10°14 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°2°19 mm7 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
November8°-4°24 mm6 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦✦
December-1°-12°18 mm5 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chapchal in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chapchal in February?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from January to about 0°, with nights near -12°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Chapchal?

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

How long are the days in Chapchal in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 55 min in December to 15 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Chapchal in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Chapchal in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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