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Dingxi Weather in February

Dingxi in February

The short of it: Dingxi in February averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 10 h 51 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 3° · low -8° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 10 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dingxi an average February high of 3°, a low of -8° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 51 min in mid-February, 51 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Dingxi runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Yupan, 77 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Dingxi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
4° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YupanGansu77 km SSE2°-9°6.0 mm
LixinGansu84 km SSE3°-7°6.0 mm
LanzhouGansu89 km NW7°-7°4.0 mm
DashiGansu91 km SE5°-6°6.0 mm
WangpuGansu93 km SE3°-7°7.0 mm
DazhuangGansu94 km SE3°-7°7.0 mm
AnyuanGansu97 km SE5°-5°6.0 mm
ZangbawaGansu104 km SW3°-10°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Dingxi 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 3°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dingxi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-12°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
February3°-8°4.0 mm8 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
March9°-3°10 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April16°3°26 mm9 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
May20°7°48 mm8 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°51 mm8 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°76 mm7 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦
August23°13°88 mm6 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦
September18°8°70 mm6 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
October12°2°34 mm5 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
November7°-4°7.0 mm6 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
December1°-10°1.0 mm7 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dingxi in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dingxi in February?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Dingxi?

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

How long are the days in Dingxi in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 46 min in December to 14 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Dingxi in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Dingxi in February?

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

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