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Douping Weather in February

Douping in February

The short of it: Douping in February averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 10 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 0° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 10 h 56 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & March

Thirty years of records give Douping an average February high of 8°, a low of 0° and some 6.0 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 56 min in mid-February, 47 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and March.

Against its neighbours, Douping runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Changba, 10 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Douping, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 56 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChangbaGansu10 km SSW7°-1°6.0 mm
FoyaGansu20 km WSW7°-2°6.0 mm
XiaochuanGansu20 km NNE8°-1°6.0 mm
JifengGansu24 km NE8°-1°7.0 mm
ZuitaiGansu24 km SSE8°0°6.0 mm
XigaoshanGansu25 km NNW7°-2°6.0 mm
YulongGansu26 km W4°-5°7.0 mm
PaoshaGansu30 km NE10°1°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Douping Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Douping by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-3°3.0 mm6 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
February8°0°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
March13°3°18 mm7 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April19°8°46 mm7 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May22°12°75 mm6 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
June25°15°85 mm5 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
July27°18°118 mm6 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
August27°17°107 mm6 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
September21°14°111 mm5 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October16°9°57 mm5 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
November11°3°16 mm5 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-2°3.0 mm6 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Douping in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Douping in February?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Douping?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and March.

How long are the days in Douping in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 56 min in December to 14 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Douping in February?

Snow can fall, since nights average -0 °C (32 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Douping in February?

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

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