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Gengqing Weather in February

Gengqing in February

The short of it: Gengqing in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 11 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -10° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 11 h 1 min

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

February in Gengqing brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -10°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 1 min in mid-February, 44 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 October and April.

Against its neighbours, Gengqing runs about middling and about as wet in February. Qamdo, 153 km to the WSW, is 3° warmer by day.

February in Gengqing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 1 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QamdoTibet153 km WSW10°-6°6.0 mm
YushuQinghai198 km NW2°-13°5.0 mm
MuxiheGansu330 km NE1°-18°7.0 mm
Maqin CountyQinghai334 km NNE1°-17°5.0 mm
BarkamSichuan344 km E10°-6°7.0 mm
DaochengJiangsu350 km SSE6°-11°6.0 mm
Oula XiumaGansu359 km NE1°-17°6.0 mm
QihamaGansu363 km ENE4°-15°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Gengqing 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 7°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gengqing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-13°4.0 mm9 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
February7°-10°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦
March9°-7°12 mm10 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
April12°-3°26 mm9 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°63 mm9 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
June18°6°124 mm8 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
July19°7°124 mm6 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
August19°6°106 mm6 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
September17°4°88 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October13°-1°38 mm7 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-8°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦
December6°-13°4.0 mm7 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gengqing in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gengqing in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Gengqing?

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

How long are the days in Gengqing in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 5 min in December to 14 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Gengqing in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Gengqing in February?

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

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