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Darchen Weather in February

Darchen in February

The short of it: Darchen in February averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -16° · rain 36 mm · daylight 11 h 3 min

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

February in Darchen brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -16°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 3 min in mid-February, 42 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Darchen runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Burang, 72 km to the S, is 4° warmer by day.

February in Darchen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 3 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BurangTibet72 km S3°-11°74 mm
SimikoṭKarnali Pradesh118 km SSE10°-3°52 mm
ChhibroKarnali Pradesh123 km SSE12°1°48 mm
KhārpūKarnali Pradesh129 km SE-6°-18°39 mm
DhārchulaUttarakhand141 km SSW19°7°61 mm
DārchulāSudurpashchim Pradesh142 km SSW16°5°76 mm
JoshīmathUttarakhand170 km WSW15°4°100 mm
PithorāgarhUttarakhand182 km SW19°6°54 mm

The Almanac · Darchen 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 -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Darchen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-18°41 mm11 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦
February-1°-16°36 mm11 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦
March4°-11°26 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
April9°-7°9.0 mm13 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
May13°-3°7.0 mm13 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
June16°2°14 mm12 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°5°120 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
August15°4°114 mm9 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
September14°1°49 mm11 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October8°-7°15 mm11 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦
November4°-13°10 mm10 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦
December2°-16°17 mm10 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Darchen in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Darchen in February?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Darchen?

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

How long are the days in Darchen in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 9 min in December to 14 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Darchen in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Darchen in February?

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

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