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Karamay Weather in February

Karamay in February

The short of it: Karamay in February averages a high of -5 °C (22 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 10 h 19 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 -5° · low -13° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 10 h 19 min

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

February in Karamay brings afternoons near -5° and nights around -13°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against January, to near -5°; nights run about -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 19 min in mid-February, 75 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 April and September.

Against its neighbours, Karamay runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Baijiantan, 23 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Karamay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
6° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus March
13° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 19 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaijiantanXinjiang23 km ENE-5°-14°3.0 mm
HuyangheXinjiang99 km S-5°-15°5.0 mm
WusuXinjiang129 km S-4°-13°6.0 mm
HoxtolgayXinjiang135 km NE-3°-13°5.0 mm
XiningluXinjiang138 km S-5°-14°6.0 mm
EminXinjiang142 km NW-3°-14°6.0 mm
SandaoheziXinjiang151 km SSE-4°-13°4.0 mm
ShiheziXinjiang169 km SSE-3°-13°5.0 mm
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The Almanac · Karamay Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Highs rise 6° against January, to near -5°; nights run about -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Karamay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-19°4.0 mm5 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦
February-5°-13°3.0 mm6 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦
March7°-1°4.0 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April21°9°8.0 mm13 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°16°14 mm14 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°22°17 mm12 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July35°24°24 mm12 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
August33°22°16 mm11 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
September26°15°10 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°6°7.0 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-4°5.0 mm7 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦✦
December-8°-14°4.0 mm5 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Karamay in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Karamay in February?

Days average -5 °C (22 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against January, to near -5°; nights run about -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Karamay?

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

How long are the days in Karamay in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 19 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 43 min in December to 15 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Karamay in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Karamay in February?

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

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