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Qinting Weather in February

Qinting in February

The short of it: Qinting in February averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 10 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -5° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 10 h 53 min

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

February in Qinting brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -5°, with about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 53 min in mid-February, 49 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Qinting runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Shanmen, 5 km to the S, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Qinting, 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
9°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 53 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShanmenGansu5 km S4°-5°8.0 mm
BaishaGansu9 km WSW5°-4°8.0 mm
XinchengGansu18 km NW4°-5°8.0 mm
LongdongGansu19 km SW4°-5°8.0 mm
HuangmenGansu20 km NW5°-5°8.0 mm
YongqingGansu21 km W5°-4°8.0 mm
YanjiaGansu21 km N2°-7°9.0 mm
MaluGansu22 km NNE2°-7°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Qinting 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 4°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Qinting by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-8°5.0 mm7 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February4°-5°8.0 mm9 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
March10°-1°19 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April16°4°42 mm9 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°8°69 mm8 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°68 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July25°15°98 mm6 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
August24°14°105 mm7 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦
September18°10°111 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October13°4°53 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
November7°-2°17 mm8 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
December2°-7°4.0 mm7 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Qinting in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Qinting in February?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Qinting?

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

How long are the days in Qinting in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 50 min in December to 14 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Qinting in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Qinting in February?

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

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