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Shaba Weather in February

Shaba in February

The short of it: Shaba in February averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 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 7° · low -2° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 10 h 56 min

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

February in Shaba brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -2°, with about 7.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 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, Shaba runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Xiaochuan, 6 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Shaba, 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
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
XiaochuanGansu6 km S8°-1°6.0 mm
PaoshaGansu10 km E10°1°6.0 mm
JifengGansu12 km SE8°-1°7.0 mm
Chengxian ChengguanzhenGansu16 km E9°1°6.0 mm
XigaoshanGansu16 km W7°-2°6.0 mm
DiancunGansu24 km E10°1°7.0 mm
DoupingGansu26 km SSW8°0°6.0 mm
NiyangGansu26 km ENE9°0°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Shaba 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 7°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Shaba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°4.0 mm6 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
February7°-2°7.0 mm6 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
March12°2°18 mm7 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April18°7°47 mm7 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May21°11°79 mm6 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
June25°15°84 mm6 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°17°114 mm6 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦
August26°16°104 mm6 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
September20°13°116 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October15°8°60 mm5 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
November10°2°17 mm6 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-3°4.0 mm6 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shaba in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shaba in February?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Shaba?

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

How long are the days in Shaba in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 55 min in December to 14 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Shaba in February?

Snow can fall, since nights average -2 °C (29 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Shaba in February?

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

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